Coffee has been a staple in an astronaut’s diet since the very beginning. They often start their morning by sipping rehydrated instant coffee crystals from drink pouches. It’s a little tricky to play barista in microgravity, so the pouches come pre-mixed with different combinations of cream and sugar depending on each astronaut’s preference. Ongoing research […]
Italian Space Agency
SPACE COFFEE
Astronauts on the International Space Station give up many pleasures to take those giant leaps in the name of science. They leave behind fresh vegetables, relaxing hot showers, warm sunshine, gently misting rain, and much more. One of the things astronauts say they miss most is a good cup of coffee. How would YOU like […]