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Artemis II suffers embarrassing toilet issue just hours after moon launch
nypost.com ^ | April 2, 2026 | Patrick Reilly

Posted on 04/02/2026 9:44:58 AM PDT by V_TWIN

Just hours after the Artemis II mission successfully launched its historic deep space lunar flyby, the four-person crew experienced a problem with the Orion spacecraft’s high-tech toilet.

Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch — the only woman onboard the 10-day mission — first reported the issue to Mission Control not long after Wednesday night’s breathtaking liftoff from Kennedy Space Center.

“The toilet fan is reported to be jammed,” NASA spokesperson Gary Jordan said during live mission commentary, according to Space.com. “Now the ground teams are coming up with instructions on how to get into the fan and clear that area to revive the toilet for the mission.”

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To: Pol-92064

hmmm. you’ve got me there. I know if they are space walking in their suits yes.


41 posted on 04/02/2026 10:15:36 AM PDT by MarlonRando
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42 posted on 04/02/2026 10:20:59 AM PDT by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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“The toilet fan is reported to be jammed,”

Just light a match after you're done.

43 posted on 04/02/2026 10:23:07 AM PDT by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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To: V_TWIN

Is it the potato-based diet?


44 posted on 04/02/2026 10:23:48 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: V_TWIN

“Ooh That Smell”


45 posted on 04/02/2026 10:25:01 AM PDT by Lockbox (politicians, they all seemed like game show host to me.... Sting)
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To: V_TWIN

By the time they could get him up there, it would be too late.


46 posted on 04/02/2026 10:25:10 AM PDT by Ingtar
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To: HossB86

NOTE PAGE 440 of Apollo 10 transcript:

According to the Apollo 10 air-to-ground voice transcription, page 440 and surrounding pages record crew dialogue concerning free-floating feces, including the notable comment, “There’s a turd floating through the air”. The conversation between astronauts Tom Stafford, John Young, and Eugene Cernan occurred amidst intense lunar orbit operations, featuring discussions where Cernan noted he could “neither claim it nor disclaim it”.


47 posted on 04/02/2026 10:25:49 AM PDT by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals crazy!)
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48 posted on 04/02/2026 10:28:17 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: T.B. Yoits
Secondary vehicle is being prepped.




49 posted on 04/02/2026 10:32:47 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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50 posted on 04/02/2026 10:36:04 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: Resolute Conservative
Lhb-Ftl
51 posted on 04/02/2026 10:36:41 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave)
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52 posted on 04/02/2026 10:36:53 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: V_TWIN

BEAT ME TO IT :) :)


53 posted on 04/02/2026 10:37:29 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Pol-92064

10 DAY DIAPERS?????????????????


54 posted on 04/02/2026 10:37:52 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: V_TWIN

Engineered by DEI critters.

If they can’t get a toilet right, well 😳


55 posted on 04/02/2026 10:42:36 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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To: V_TWIN

Since it is woman’s work to clean the toilet, it’s a good thing they have a women on crew. /sarc/


56 posted on 04/02/2026 10:42:52 AM PDT by aimhigh (1 John 3:23 "And THIS is His commandment . . . . ")
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To: V_TWIN

Light a match or open the door


57 posted on 04/02/2026 10:43:57 AM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: V_TWIN

“Oh bother” said Poo as he found himself ascending a pungent waterway with inadequate means of propulsion.


58 posted on 04/02/2026 10:46:25 AM PDT by mitch5501 ("make your calling and election sure:for if ye do these things ye shall never fall")
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To: V_TWIN

Women always break stuff without explanation.


59 posted on 04/02/2026 10:49:10 AM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one and they get to show them if they want to.)
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To: central_va

Been there done that. First system you get checked out on your first day aboard.


60 posted on 04/02/2026 10:55:49 AM PDT by SubVet72 (There are two types of ships in the Navy, Submarines and Targets!)
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