Astronaut and electrical engineer Christina Koch had to transform into a space plumber to fix a fault in the bathroom of the Orion spacecraft, which takes four people to orbit the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The conversation about the moment with the Artemis II crew was released by the United States Aerospace Agency (Nasa) in the early hours of this Friday, 3.
“I consider the equipment (toilet) to be the most important on board. We were all relieved when we realized that everything was fine”, he detailed. “I’m the space plumber. I’m proud to be able to call myself that”, she joked.
According to the space agency, mission specialists train to be able to perform basic functions and carry out repairs where necessary. “Sometimes this means repairing vital equipment, such as the spacecraft’s bathroom,” the agency explained in a statement.
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Upon arriving at the satellite, in the next few days, the spacecraft makes a complete turn around the star, including passing through the hidden side of the Moon, and then takes advantage of the force of gravity to return to Earth. The return is scheduled for the 10th.
