"The so-called lunar loo malfunctioned as soon as the Artemis II crew reached orbit Wednesday evening. Mission Control guided astronaut Christina Koch through some plumbing tricks and she finally got it going."
"The three Americans and one Canadian are on track to bust out of orbit around Earth on Thursday night and zoom to the moon for a lunar fly-around."
"Koch told Mission Control that they can make out the entire coastlines of continents and even the South Pole, her old stomping ground. 'It is just absolutely phenomenal,' radioed Koch."
"NASA is counting on the test flight to kickstart the entire Artemis program and lead to a moon landing by two astronauts in 2028."
NASA's Artemis II crew celebrated their successful launch and the resolution of a toilet malfunction during orbit. Astronaut Christina Koch received guidance from Mission Control to fix the issue. The crew faced cold temperatures inside the Orion capsule, prompting them to wear long-sleeved clothing. They are set to perform a lunar fly-around, marking the first translunar injection since 1972. The mission aims to advance the Artemis program, leading to a moon landing by 2028, although the toilet may require design improvements.
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