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Artemis II toilet malfunctions

Artemis II toilet malfunctions

The technical glitch has introduced an unexpected challenge for the four-person crew during their historic nine-day journey.

While the rest of the Orion capsule's systems are functioning well, the waste management issue has caused minor discomfort and odor within the habitable volume.

NASA ground controllers are working with the astronauts to troubleshoot the problem before their scheduled lunar flyby.

Despite the headache, the crew remains focused on their primary science and navigation objectives.