bathroom in space

Latest about bathroom in space

NASA astronaut Victor Glover (right) prepares to take a towel bath inside the Orion spacecraft on the way to the moon on April 3, 2026.

An Artemis 2 astronaut took a 'bath' on camera on the way to the moon. Mission Control's reaction was priceless (video)

By Tariq Malik Published

NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover was cleaning up after a workout when the cameras caught a bit more than expected. Mission Control's response was priceless.

Artemis
A view of the Earth from space as seen from NASA's Orion spacecraft after launching on the Artemis 2 mission.

There was a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon

By Tariq Malik Published

It wasn't their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one.

25 Comments
Artemis
cartoon illustration of an astronaut sitting on a toilet while in space.

How do astronauts use the bathroom in space?

By Robert Lea Published

Reference Going to the toilet is a basic human function that even astronauts, as they further human space exploration, have to undertake. So how do astronauts 'boldly go' in space.

Reference
Orion spacecraft mockup

NASA's New Spacesuit Has a Built-In Toilet

By Calla Cofield Published

NASA is developing a spacesuit with a built-in toilet system, something the agency hasn't used regularly since the Apollo era.

Human Spaceflight
Cristoforetti Demonstrates Showering in Space

Showering in Space: Astronaut Home Video Shows Off 'Hygiene Corner'

By Elizabeth Howell Published

Human Spaceflight