The Artemis II mission crew successfully addressed an issue with the Orion spacecraft’s toilet, ensuring it is now operational. This resolution came after the proximity operations demonstration, where they faced a blinking fault light.
Successful Resolution of Orion’s Toilet Issue
On April 1, prior to the scheduled apogee raise burn, the Artemis II team communicated the problem to mission control in Houston. After a careful assessment of the data, mission control collaborated with the crew to troubleshoot the situation.
Next Steps for the Crew
Following the resolution, the crew plans to take a four-hour rest. They will be awakened at 7 a.m. EDT on April 2 to prepare for an important perigee raise burn.
- The apogee raise burn has already been completed.
- The perigee raise burn will adjust the lowest point of Orion’s orbit.
- These maneuvers are crucial for shaping the spacecraft’s trajectory for future translunar operations.
After their wakeup, crew members will resume their sleep period at approximately 9:40 a.m. on April 2.
