File photo shows a NASA team member demonstrating using the Universal Waste Management System (UWMS), lifting the urine hose out of its cradled position like a crew member would for use. A funnel (not shown) is attached to the open end of this hose and can then be easily replaced or removed for disinfection. 'Houston, we have a problem... the toilet's broken.' NASA’s Artemis II astronauts may have bravely launched into space aboard the largest rocket the US have ever produced, but a problem with their onboard loo threatened to create a more down-to-Earth issue. Ahead of the apogee raise burn on Wednesday's (April 1) launch day, the Orion capsule crew reported a blinking fault light. Thankfully, mission control teams in Houston successfully assessed the data and worked with the crew to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. They were able to restore the spacecraft’s toilet to normal operations.
NASA's Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with astronauts headed to the moon, blasts off Wednesday, April 1 in Florida. (NASA via SWNS)
Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch participating in the activation of the Orion spacecraft's toilet system at NASA's Johnson Space Center. (NASA via SWNS)
The Artemis II crew. From right to left, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Christina Koch, mission specialist; Victor Glover, pilot; and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building to board. (NASA via SWNS)
File photo shows a NASA team member demonstrating using the Universal Waste Management System (UWMS), lifting the urine hose out of its cradled position like a crew member would for use. A funnel (not shown) is attached to the open end of this hose and can then be easily replaced or removed for disinfection. 'Houston, we have a problem... the toilet's broken.' NASA’s Artemis II astronauts may have bravely launched into space aboard the largest rocket the US have ever produced, but a problem with their onboard loo threatened to create a more down-to-Earth issue. Ahead of the apogee raise burn on Wednesday's (April 1) launch day, the Orion capsule crew reported a blinking fault light. Thankfully, mission control teams in Houston successfully assessed the data and worked with the crew to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. They were able to restore the spacecraft’s toilet to normal operations.
NASA's Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with astronauts headed to the moon, blasts off Wednesday, April 1 in Florida. (NASA via SWNS)
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By Dean Murray
Houston, we have a problem ... the toilet's broken.
Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch participating in the activation of the Orion spacecraft's toilet system at NASA's Johnson Space Center. (NASA via SWNS)
The Artemis II crew. From right to left, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Christina Koch, mission specialist; Victor Glover, pilot; and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building to board. (NASA via SWNS)
