Returning from the free-fall environment of orbit to the normal forces of gravity on Earth is often disorienting for astronauts. A water landing adds the possibility of seasickness. “Folks didn’t feel well, and you know, that is the way it is with a water landing, even if you’re not deconditioned like we’re going to be.”Mr. Hurley acknowledged that vomiting would not be unexpected. “There are bags if you need them, and we’ll have those handy,” he said. And you know, if that needs to happen, it certainly wouldn’t be the first time that that’s happened in a space vehicle.”

Source: New York Times September 18, 2021 22:52 UTC