NASA’s Artemis II mission faced an unexpected but urgent challenge: problems with the waste management system. Astronauts reported a pump issue and suspected ice blocking a vent, a potential threat to routine use. Mission control guided troubleshooting, and the crew used solar warming to melt the ice. The toilet was later cleared as fully operational for all uses.
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