Home sweet orbital home

The design of Space Station Freedom is discussed, with an emphasis on the measures taken to ensure the morale and productivity of the inhabitants. Special efforts have been taken to design the station with creature comforts of Earth, such as better food preparation and hygiene equipment than is found in current or past spacecraft. The galley for food storage and preparation is described, as are the shower and laundry facilities. Designers of the space station hope to ensure astronaut mental health and productivity by supplying them with a current working and living space.