How do astronauts go to the toilet in space? - BBC Africa
Apr 4, 2026•Channel
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For Artemis II’s ten-day mission around the Moon, Nasa scientists have come up with what they call the 'Universal Waste Management System', which is essentially a space loo.
It accommodates both stool and urine and is designed for women and men.
Artemis II, which is the first crewed lunar fly-around mission in more than 50 years, launched on 1 April.
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