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Two images with a view of an NASA Orion spacecraft on left and space toilet on right.

Why a Space Toilet Became a Major Part of Artemis 2’s Lunar Flyby Story

Space.com reports Orion’s toilet had an early malfunction that was fixed in flight.
The story highlights how mundane crew systems shape mission success.
Artemis-era spacecraft aim for more habitability than Apollo offered.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via space.com

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The Orion spacecraft with NASA logos visible on the way to the moon on Artemis 2

Artemis 2 Crew Flags Toilet Odor as Orion Pushes Past the Midpoint to the Moon

Artemis 2 astronauts reported a burning smell from Orion's hygiene bay
The odor was noticed after the mission passed the halfway point to the moon
Mission Control said it was not overly concerned but was investigating

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via space.com

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a NASA astronaut on the moon beside the American flag

Artemis 2 Restarts Human Lunar Flight After a 54-Year Gap

Artemis 2 left Earth orbit on April 2, 2026 after Orion completed its engine burn.
The mission is the first crewed journey toward the moon since Apollo 17 in December 1972.
The long delay reflects how Apollo was driven by Cold War urgency and funding.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 crew shares a moonbound view of Earth after key burn

Artemis 2 completed a crucial engine burn on April 2 that sent Orion toward the moon.
NASA shared a crew-taken image of Earth from the spacecraft on April 3.
The mission crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 Crew Become First Humans to Travel Beyond Earth Orbit Since the 1970s

Artemis 2 Turns a Lunar Flyby Into a Cultural Milestone

Artemis 2 has ended a decades-long gap in crewed deep-space flight.
Orion’s translunar injection burn was a technical and symbolic milestone.
The mission reconnects modern human spaceflight with the deep-space ambitions of Apollo.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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The view from NASA

Artemis 2 Clears Translunar Injection and Heads for the Moon

Artemis 2 successfully completed translunar injection.
The burn moved Orion from Earth orbit onto a lunar trajectory.
The maneuver is one of the mission’s defining early tests.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via space.com

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a huge orange and white rocket launches into a blue sky from a seaside pad

Artemis 2 Is in Orbit, but Its Critical Moon-Bound Burn Comes Next

Artemis 2 launched on April 1 and remains in Earth orbit ahead of a crucial burn.
The translunar injection maneuver on April 2 will send Orion toward the moon.
This engine burn is the mission’s defining second-day event.
The outcome matters for both Artemis 2 and NASA’s broader lunar program.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 Nears Launch as NASA Prepares Its First Crewed Moon Mission Since 1972

Artemis 2 Nears Launch as NASA Prepares Its First Crewed Moon Mission Since 1972

NASA is targeting April 1, 2026, for the Artemis 2 launch.
The mission would be the first crewed Moon-bound NASA flight since Apollo.
Artemis 2 is Orion’s first crewed test and a critical step in the wider Artemis campaign.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com

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NASA presses ahead with Artemis 2 moon launch on April 1

NASA is targeting April 1, 2026 for the Artemis 2 launch.
The mission is described as a 10-day crewed trip around the moon with four astronauts.
Agency officials emphasized focus and seriousness despite the April Fools' Day date.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via space.com

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How NASA Plans to Shelter Artemis 2 Astronauts if a Solar Storm Strikes En Route to the Moon

Artemis 2 astronauts will carry active dosimeters and monitor radiation detectors and alarms.
Orion is relatively highly shielded but also includes a shelter procedure for severe radiation events.
The crew can use central stowage areas and other interior spaces to create a more protected refuge during a solar storm.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 by the Numbers: Breaking Down NASA’s Big Return to the Moon

Artemis 2 by the Numbers Shows How NASA Is Framing Its Return to Deep Space

Artemis 2 is set to send four astronauts around the Moon on a 10-day mission.
The mission would mark the first human journey beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17.
SLS thrust, propellant volume, and per-flight cost remain central to the mission’s public story.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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Artemis 2 Heads for Launch as NASA Recasts the Moon Program Around Surface Operations

Artemis 2 Heads for Launch as NASA Recasts the Moon Program Around Surface Operations

The Artemis 2 crew arrived in Florida ahead of a launch attempt no earlier than April 1, 2026.
The mission will take four astronauts around the Moon on a free-return trajectory.
NASA is pairing the launch with a broader shift toward lunar surface operations.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com

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An orange rocket on the launchpad.

NASA Says Artemis 2 Remains on Track for April 1 Crewed Lunar Flyby Launch

NASA says Artemis 2 still targets an April 1 launch.
Officials report no technical issues threatening the opening window.
Backup launch opportunities extend through April 6.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via space.com

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NASA’s Victor Glover Says Artemis 2 Has to Reach Beyond Space Fans

Victor Glover says Artemis 2 should speak to all communities, not just space enthusiasts.
The mission is currently scheduled no earlier than April 1.
Glover is expected to make history by leaving low Earth orbit.
NASA’s long-term case for Artemis depends partly on broader public engagement.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via space.com

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Christina Koch says Artemis 2 is ready to carry history beyond low Earth orbit

Christina Koch is set to become the first woman to travel beyond low Earth orbit on Artemis 2.
Artemis 2 is scheduled to launch no earlier than April 1 on a round-the-moon mission.
The crew also includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 Nears Launch With Reid Wiseman Framing the Moon Mission as a Test of Focus and Risk

Artemis 2 is scheduled to launch no earlier than April 1 on a roughly 10-day mission around the moon and back.
Reid Wiseman brings a background in Navy aviation, test piloting, and prior ISS service to the role of mission commander.
The mission’s importance lies not only in symbolism but in proving NASA’s modern crewed lunar architecture under real conditions.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via space.com

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NASA’s Artemis 2 Crew Will Get a Small Luxury Apollo Never Had: Privacy

Artemis 2 is targeting an April 1 launch for a 10-day trip around the moon.
The crew is Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
Apollo crews used open waste systems with little privacy.
Artemis 2 astronauts will have access to a private bathroom aboard Orion.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via space.com

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The Artemis 2 crew poses in front of an Orion simulator Jan. 23, 2026 at NASA

Artemis 2 Crew Enters Final Stretch as NASA Targets a Return to Lunar Flight

Artemis 2 could launch as soon as April 1.
The crew includes three NASA astronauts and one Canadian astronaut.
The mission is intended to validate crewed Orion operations around the moon.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via space.com

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Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Rolls to Pad March 20, Launch Set for April 1

NASA will roll the Artemis 2 SLS rocket to Launch Complex 39B on March 20, maintaining an April 1 crewed lunar launch target
The mission is a free-return trajectory around the Moon, testing all Orion systems with four astronauts aboard
Artemis 2 will set a record for the farthest human travel from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's distance

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 18, 2026·3 min read·via space.com

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NASA on ‘aggressive’ schedule to complete SLS repairs for April launch

NASA Races to Complete SLS Repairs for Artemis 2 April Launch Window

Launch window opens April 1-6 with about three weeks for repairs
Helium flow interruption in ICPS upper stage forced rollback to VAB
Problem traced to either a seal or check valve that couldn't be accessed at pad
Mission will send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time since Apollo
Delays cascade through entire Artemis program timeline including lunar landing

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 1, 2026·4 min read·via spacenews.com

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