What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could
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Nasa's Artemis II mission, carrying astronauts around Earth's orbit in preparation for a lunar journey, faced technical challenges before launch. A faulty toilet system triggered unexpected sensor readings, requiring astronaut intervention to resolve the issue. Problems also arose with the flight termination system, which had a communication issue fixed using older hardware, and the launch abort system, which showed a higher-than-expected temperature. These safety systems are crucial for protecting the crew and the public. Despite these initial setbacks at the Kennedy Space Center, Nasa resolved the issues, allowing the mission to proceed with final tests and checks before heading to the Moon. The mission highlights the complexities of space travel and the importance of redundant safety measures.
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AI-Extracted"Happy to report that toilet is go for use," mission control later said over the radio.
The launch abort system gave a higher-than-expected temperature reading.
The flight termination system had a communications issue, resolved with hardware from the Space Shuttle program.
Nasa spent more than $23m (£17.4m) developing the "Universal Waste Management System".
A faulty toilet and issues involving two safety systems were reported before the Artemis II launch.
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