How Astronauts Drink Coffee in Zero Gravity

If you’ve ever wondered how astronauts manage to enjoy a hot cup of coffee while floating 400 kilometers above Earth, the answer isn’t a miracle of suction—it’s clever engineering, repurposed materials, and an understanding of fluid physics. In the microgravity environment of the International Space Station, normal cups simply don’t work. Liquids form floating blobs and defy pouring, making even the simplest beverage a challenge. So how do space travelers actually drink their coffee?

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