Concerns Arise Over Burning Smell from $23 Million Toilet on Artemis II Mission
Space trouble: Burning smell reported from $23 million toilet on Artemis II mission
The Economic Times
Image: The Economic Times
Astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft reported a burning smell near the $23 million toilet system, raising concerns during the moon-bound mission. Despite a previous malfunction shortly after launch, NASA has cleared the crew to continue using the toilet, stating the situation is stable.
- 01A burning smell was reported from the $23 million toilet system on Artemis II.
- 02Astronaut Chrisna Koch previously repaired the toilet after a malfunction shortly after launch.
- 03NASA indicated that the source of the smell remains unidentified but is not a major concern.
- 04The crew has been cleared to continue using the toilet despite the odor.
- 05Mission Control is monitoring the situation closely.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
During the Artemis II mission, astronauts reported a strange burning smell emanating from the spacecraft's advanced toilet system, which cost $23 million. Astronaut Chrisna Koch, who had previously repaired the toilet after a malfunction shortly after the April 1 launch, alerted Mission Control about the odor, likening it to that of an old electric heater. NASA initially suspected the smell might be linked to insulation on the hygiene bay door. However, despite the unexplained odor, Mission Control assured the crew that there were no major concerns and cleared them to continue using the toilet. The situation is currently stable, but the source of the smell remains a mystery.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think NASA should invest more in advanced waste management systems for space missions?
Connecting to poll...
More about NASA
Artemis II Astronauts Encounter Toilet Issues on Historic Lunar Mission
Ndtv • Apr 5, 2026
Artemis II Mission Faces Toilet Troubles as Orion Spacecraft Approaches the Moon
Ars Technica • Apr 5, 2026
Buzz Aldrin, Second Man on the Moon, Celebrates Artemis II Mission and Advocates for Mars Exploration
Mail Online • Apr 5, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.