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What about coffee in space? Lavazza designs espresso machine in space

Published: 2026-07-17 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2026/07/17, Professional barista communication Please pay attention to coffee workshop (Weixin Official Accounts cafe_style ) It is easy to taste a cup of fragrant coffee on Earth, but it is really more difficult for astronauts working on the International Space Station. Italian coffee company Lavazza has joined forces with space systems design firm Argotec and the Italian Space Agency to satisfy astronauts 'small desires.

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It's easy to enjoy a cup of coffee on Earth, but it's really almost impossible for astronauts working on the International Space Station. In order to meet the small wishes of astronauts, Italian coffee company Lavazza successfully designed the first Italian coffee machine installed in the space station with the assistance of space system designer Argotec and Italian Space Agency.

The "ISSpresso" coffee machine, which weighs 20kg, is planned to be installed on the International Space Station, providing a small place for astronauts on duty to rest and relax. ISSpresso uses a special high-pressure steel pipe to deliver hot water, and then pour the brewed coffee into the bag, which astronauts need to get used to drinking. Besides coffee, ISSpresso can also make tea and defrost food.

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