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Artemis 2 astronauts — now halfway to the moon — report 'burning smell' from toilet, but everything's fine

By Tariq Malik published 4 April 26

Mission Control isn't concerned about the Orion toilet smell, but is looking into to it.

Artemis 2 LIVE: Artemis 2 astronauts halfway to moon, report 'burning smell' from toilet

By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner, Daisy Dobrijevic, Brett Tingley last updated 4 April 26

Saturday, April 4, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch today.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 204 — A New NASA

By Space.com Staff published 4 April 26

On Episode 204 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik bring it to you from Houston, as the Artemis 2 mission continues.

Atlas V rocket launches its heaviest-ever payload, sending 29 Amazon internet satellites to orbit

By Mike Wall last updated 4 April 26

An Atlas V launched 29 of Amazon's internet satellites — collectively the heaviest load the rocket has ever lofted — on Saturday morning (April 4).

On this day in space: April 4, 1968: Apollo 6 launches final uncrewed Saturn V rocket test flight

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 4 April 26

On April 4, 1968, NASA launched the final uncrewed test flight of its Saturn V rocket.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is finally available to buy digitally, and we've got an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip

By Jeff Spry published 4 April 26

'If you see the deep ones, the Tsyong, they're spirits sent to judge you.'

Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?

By Leonard David published 4 April 26

How would people react if an alien civilization actually made contact with us? Space.com talked to experts, who shared a variety of opinions about a possible real-life "disclosure day."

Defender at 45: How an icon of space gaming is in danger of being lost to history

By Daryl Baxter published 4 April 26

The iconic arcade shooter is 45 in 2026, but 'Defender' needs preserving if it's going to see 50.

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 4 April 26

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 2 astronauts are now headed to the moon. Why has it taken humanity so long to go back?

By Mike Wall published 4 April 26

The Artemis 2 astronauts are the first people to journey toward the moon since 1972. Why has it taken us more than half a century to go back?