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Artemis II Flight Director Judd Frieling on crew facing toilet troubles again in Orion
More than halfway to the Moon, the Artemis II crew is dealing with a familiar challenge—Orion’s toilet system. After an initial malfunction shortly after launch, the issue has resurfaced, with NASA confirming ongoing concerns related to the vent line. While the system still works for liquid waste, the crew is carefully managing tank levels as engineers assess the situation. Backup options remain in place, including contingency devices that can safely vent waste overboard if needed—ensuring the mission continues smoothly despite the hiccup.
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"It felt like we were falling back to Earth": Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen on his first "extraordinary" day in space
On his first day in space, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is the first non-American astronaut to leave low Earth orbit, experienced the dramatic shift of seeing Earth both up close and from 60,000 km away—all within hours. The crew launched aboard the Orion spacecraft atop NASA’s powerful Space Launch System rocket on April 1 from Kennedy Space Center. Now traveling deep into space, they are nearly as close to the Moon as they are to Earth—and are set to fly by our natural satellite on April 6. A major milestone in humanity’s return to lunar exploration.
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Artemis II crew gives live demo of dumping wastewater into space
Artemis II astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen are en route to the Moon. During NASA’s Flight Day 3 live stream, the crew demonstrated on camera how they 'flush' wastewater into space after using a compact, 5-cubic-foot toilet designed for microgravity. Onboard Orion, astronauts store solid waste in odor-controlled canisters, while pre-treated urine is released into space daily.
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"Not sure he's working that hard": NASA Orion program manager on Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen
During NASA’s Artemis II mission briefing on April 3, Orion Program Manager Howard Hu referenced the crew’s Flight Day 2 live media interaction and said, " I think Jeremy is too comfortable. I'm gonna have to check to see if he's doing anything more than just laying there on the side here (sic)."
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“Nothing prepares you for this”: Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch on breathtaking views of Earth from Orion
During live media interaction on Flight Day 2, Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch described the awe of seeing Earth in a single sweeping view—bright as day on one side, glowing softly under moonlight on the other. Calling it “breathtaking,” the astronaut shared excitement about soon witnessing similar views of the Moon, as the crew continues its journey aboard the Orion capsule.
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"There's nothing normal about this": Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman as Orion heads for the Moon
After translunar injection on Flight Day 2, Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman reflected on the magnitude of the mission. “ It was pretty tense moments,” he said, as the critical burn placed the crew on a path to the Moon, nearly 250,000 miles from Earth.
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Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen, first Canadian on a Moon mission, says floating in space is "fun"
Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen, along with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover, is on his way to the Moon after a successful translunar injection. This historic mission marks the first crewed Moon journey in over 50 years.
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"Moment of disbelief": Artemis II crew recalls the first minutes after launch
Artemis II crew, comprising NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen from the CSA (Canadian Space Agency), relived the first moments of liftoff during a live media interaction on Flight Day 2. The Orion capsule, carrying the crew, launched atop the Space Launch System from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026.
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Watching Earth pole-to-pole stopped all four of us in our tracks: Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman
During a live media interaction on day 2, Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman revealed the breathtaking sight of Earth that stopped the crew in their tracks, calling it “the most spectacular moment.” Launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, Artemis II is currently on a ~10-day journey around the Moon.
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Artemis II crew gives a shout-out to their families in first interview from space
On the second day of the mission, Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen had live interaction with media from the Orion capsule in space.
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"Proud to call myself the space plumber": Christina Koch after fixing jammed $30 million Artemis II toilet
The Artemis II crew experienced an issue with the Universal Waste Management System aboard the Orion spacecraft. One of the components was jammed, and it made urine collection impossible. But 'space plumber' Christina Koch instantly came to the rescue and fixed the fault. During a live chat with the mission control in Houston, Koch, along with Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen, detailed how they fixed the toilet issue.
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"It was quite something": President Trump congratulates NASA and Artemis II crew on successful launch
From the White House on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated NASA and the Artemis II crew following their triumphant launch. The 32-story Space Launch System (SLS) rocket ascended from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, to the roar of thousands gathered for the historic milestone. Currently, the crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—is spending 24 hours in low Earth orbit to conduct system checks. Once cleared, they will fire the main engine for translunar injection, beginning their journey to the moon while NASA maintains constant communication.
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"It was an amazing ride uphill. We forgot how beautiful it is to look down on Earth," Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from space
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, flying a high-stakes mission around the Moon with Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, was awestruck by the view of Earth from space. Within minutes of liftoff, he described breathtaking sights of both our planet and the Moon.