Artemis II Crew Gets Private Space Toilet: No More Bags on Moon Mission!

• NASA's Artemis II Orion capsule now features a fully functional space toilet for liquid and solid waste in microgravity, a revolutionary upgrade for the 10-day lunar journey.
• The toilet uses airflow instead of gravity, with individual urine funnels and solid waste bags stored in a "poop filing cabinet" for disposal back on Earth.
• Adapted from the International Space Station's system, this version includes a door and privacy options, marking the first time astronauts on a lunar mission will have private bathroom facilities.
• The upgrade is crucial for long-duration space missions, allowing astronauts like Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen to focus on science without microgravity mishaps.
• Solving the "toilet problem" is a vital step towards sustainable human presence in space, ensuring comfort and hygiene beyond Earth.