Toilet Troubles Haunting Artemis II Crew
The Daily Beast • • science
Key Points:
- The Artemis II crew reported a burning smell near the Orion spacecraft’s toilet, specifically in the hygiene bay, during their mission around the Moon.
- Mission specialist Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch described the odor as similar to a burning heater or a heater that has been off for a while.
- NASA Mission Control indicated the smell may be due to insulation around the hygiene bay’s door but assured the crew there are no major concerns.
- The crew was advised they could continue using the hygiene bay without restrictions despite the odor.
- Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years and serves as a crucial test flight for future Moon landings.
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