NASA Artemis explains Orion’s compact microgravity toilet and how solid waste is stored while urine is vented overboard daily.
The universal waste management system aboard the Orion spacecraft is a compact, 5-cubic-foot toilet designed for microgravity.
Solid waste is stored in odor-controlled canisters, while pre-treated urine is vented overboard daily.
It sounds like @Astro_Christina has successfully repaired Orion’s toilet and the mission can continue.
Aside from a small issue with the toilet (That is now resolved)
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