Weird & Interesting science, take 2

[classicdrogn]

I think if you're in orbit with nothing between you and the vacuum sucker merit badge but a space suit, it probably counts. Under the circumstances, loitering where they could give the safety tether a good yank, slam the hatch, and start pumping air back in if something went wahoonie-shaped is just good sense for a space program aiming to minimize any changes to Have A Bad Day.