SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 1, 2026Scientific American

Artemis II’s toilet is a moon mission milestone

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NASA's Artemis II astronauts will have a dramatically improved toilet system called the Universal Waste Management System, ending decades of bathroom troubles that plagued space missions since Apollo crews dealt with messy plastic bags and floating waste. The new titanium toilet features simultaneous urine and feces processing, works for all astronauts, and includes privacy doors.

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