How do astronauts go to the toilet in space? - BBC Africa

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Published2 months ago
Duration0:40
Video ID1fPiaqa1T4k
Languageen-GB
CategoryNews & Politics
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Video TypeRegular Video

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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. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/

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