Flushed.
The malfunctioning toilet on board the Artemis II, the second most expensive commode ever built, cost American taxpayers $23 million.
NASA scientists took six years to create two of the 3D-printed titanium thrones, officially named the Upper Waste Management System.
The first model, which cost $11.5 million, was installed on the International Space Station in 2020.
The lavish loo improved upon less hygienic designs of previous spaceships, replacing plastic bags with a suction system that keeps waste stored safely and cleanly.
Despite its pricetag, the urine hose of the Upper Waste Management System malfunctioned after take-off on Tuesday.
The problem was quickly addressed by the astronauts on board.
The moon-destined crapper falls just a little short of being the most expensive toilet system ever constructed.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Waste Collection System, which debuted in 1992, cost roughly $30 million to create and install, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Adjusted for inflation, that would be just under $70 million in 2026.
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