The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation ...

Do astronauts really flush waste into space? Not quite. NASA’s Orion spacecraft uses advanced vacuum-based systems to safely ...

An astronaut previously explained how they use the toilet while in space amid the bathroom issues the Artemis II crew faced ...

There are now 10 toilets in space.

Forget all the scientific advances, the most popular question asked of astronauts is much more primal: How do you use the restroom? Suction is needed to counteract the lack of gravity, and it's not ...

As NASA prepares to send humans back to the vicinity of the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, many people are asking the same practical question: How do four astronauts manage basic needs like ...

From bathroom and toilet to space food and sleeping bags, see how the Artemis crew rearranges the Orion spacecraft interior ...

Toilet issues have plagued the four astronauts on the Artemis II mission as the Orion capsule on its way to the moon.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you use a hole in the ground or a fancy gold-plated toilet, on Earth, gravity pulls your waste down and away from you. For ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space? – ...