Artemis II Crew Farts Are a ‘Problem’ for the Spacecraft, Expert Says
By Harsha Panduranga
Published on April 9, 2026.
Science expert, Dan Riskin, has warned that the NASA's Artemis II crew's farts could pose a problem during their ongoing mission. The issue arose when the crew faced a bathroom issue in the early days of the mission, which has since been rectified. Riskin explained that the crew's organic waste is managed by storing solid waste and returning it to Earth, and liquid waste is released into space. He also mentioned that the size of the Artemis II spacecraft’s cabin became more comfortable in space due to its ability to float over each other.
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