Summary
NASA has created a new toilet system called the 'Universal Waste Management System' for astronauts in space. It cost over $23 million and works for both men and women. This system will be used in the Artemis II mission, which is set to launch on April 1.
Key Facts
- NASA spent more than $23 million on developing a new space toilet.
- The toilet is named the 'Universal Waste Management System.'
- It is designed to handle both solid and liquid waste.
- The system works for both male and female astronauts.
- Artemis II is scheduled to launch on April 1.
- Artemis II will be the first mission to fly around the moon in over 50 years.
- The Artemis mission is a step towards NASA's goal of reaching Mars in the 2030s.
