How Do Astronauts Sleep in Space?

Astronauts sleep in space like people on a bouncy castle, they float around while sleeping. Normally, we use pillows and blankets to make our beds cozy. But in space, astronauts use special sleeping bags that keep them from floating away during the night. It's kind of like being tucked into a big, soft pillow that keeps you in one place.

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An astronaut sleeps inside a big sleeping bag like being tucked into a giant pillow.
Astronauts float while sleeping and sometimes drift near other astronauts in their sleep quarters.
One astronaut floats away during sleep but is gently pulled back by the Velcro on her sleeping bag.

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