Imagine you're trying to take a sip of your favourite beverage, and it decides to float away into the great unknown. Sounds frustrating, right? Well, astronauts face this challenge daily when they go into space. Thanks to the low gravity, every morsel and drop tends to defy gravity and head upwards, turning even the simplest tasks into zero-gravity challenges. Space agencies around the globe are constantly innovating to make life easier for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The latest game-changer? A unique cup, creation of Portland State University. This ingenious cup defies the laws of physics, allowing astronauts to savour their drinks without them floating off into the cosmos. For a sneak peek, the European Space Agency has shared a video showcasing the cup's gravity-defying magic on their official X handle.
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In the video, a lady astronaut named Samantha demonstrates the use of a unique cup with a beaker-like tip. Initially, she attempts to sip from a regular cup, but it proves futile in the weightless environment. However, when she switches to the unique cup, she sips with remarkable ease, showcasing how this innovation solves the zero-gravity sipping challenge effortlessly. The text along with the video reads, “How do you like your coffee? Our astronaut @AstroSamantha demonstrates how she has her morning coffee in space!”
ESA has also received a multitude of appreciative comments. A user wrote, “It's the little things that bring home the reality of a space-faring civilization.”
Another user added, “I wish you a beautiful morning and to all astronauts. You are doing great.”
A person said, “Very cool demonstration.”
Apart from that, there were additional comments like, “That's great!”, “great balance”, and “wonderful.”
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