Artemis II's toilet is a moon mission milestone
Summary
Scientific American reports on NASA's Artemis II toilet, the Universal Waste Management System (UWMS), marking a milestone in crewed lunar missions. The system enables urine and feces processing with a privacy door, supports microgravity, and is designed to be adaptable for future Moon/Mars missions. The UWMS evolved from Apollo-era bags to ISS-tested designs, with titanium 3D-printed components and unisex urine-collection devices, reflecting a broader trend in space hardware focusing on crew comfort, reliability, and mission-critical life-support systems.