'I'm The Space Plumber': Artemis II Crew Restore Toilet Function After Issue
Published on April 3, 2026.
The Artemis II crew successfully restored the use of the onboard toilet after an issue was discovered. The issue was caused by a prolonged sitting and a priming issue. The spacecraft's toilet, which is valued at $31 million, was fixed quickly. The crew was able to restore the toilet.
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