NASA astronaut outlines protocols for handling death in space

NASA astronauts are trained for various emergencies, including the death of a crew member in space. They practice "death simulations" to prepare for such scenarios. If an astronaut dies during an extravehicular activity, the protocol is to bring the body inside the airlock while keeping it in the pressurized suit. This helps manage decomposition and odor. Astronauts are instructed to store the body in a cold area of the spacecraft until arrangements for final disposition can be made.