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Artemis II crew faces unusual hurdle: clogged toilet hits Orion spacecraft

Artemis II crew faces unusual hurdle: clogged toilet hits Orion spacecraft

While the spacecraft’s voyage back to Earth following a historic trip around the Moon has been smooth, the Orion capsule’s USD 23 million Universal Waste Management System, designed to flush wastewater into space, has developed a stubborn clog

10 April,2026 02:35 PM IST | Houston | mid-day online correspondent
And the countdown begins! Artemis II crew heads for historic splashdown

And the countdown begins! Artemis II crew heads for historic splashdown

The astronauts, who completed a successful lunar flyby on Tuesday and exited the Moon’s sphere of influence a day later, are now on the homeward leg of their 10-day test flight. On Thursday, they focused on stowing equipment, removing cargo and locker netting, and configuring the cabin for re-entry

10 April,2026 02:21 PM IST | Houston | mid-day online correspondent
David Warner charged with drink driving in Australia

David Warner charged with drink driving in Australia

According to news.com.au, former Australian cricket star David Warner has been charged with driving under the influence. The story claims that after taking a breathalyser test on Sunday night in Maroubra, Sydney, the former Australian cricketer blew double the legal limit.

07 April,2026 07:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shorebird from Australia spotted over 7,400 km away on island in Andamans

Shorebird from Australia spotted over 7,400 km away on island in Andamans

The bird, a Sanderling, was photographed by G Thikanna, an assistant sub-inspector with the Andaman Police, during a posting on the island. Mumbai-based ornithologist Dr Raju Kasambe said

07 April,2026 01:28 PM IST | Latur | PTI

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