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NASA Astronaut Defends Artemis 2 Toilet Amid Clog Issues

4/17/2026

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On April 16, 2026, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman defended the Artemis 2 space toilet, saying it functioned well.
He said the problems came from a clogged vent line, not the toilet itself.
The clog limited operation during Artemis 2, which launched April 1, 2026, orbited the Moon on April 6, 2026, and returned April 10, 2026.
Investigations point to a chemical reaction, while Wiseman praised the engineers for their work.

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On April 16, 2026, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman defended the Artemis 2 space toilet, saying it functioned well.
He said the problems came from a clogged vent line, not the toilet itself.
The clog limited operation during Artemis 2, which launched April 1, 2026, orbited the Moon on April 6, 2026, and returned April 10, 2026.
Investigations point to a chemical reaction, while Wiseman praised the engineers for their work.