Portland State University https://refractor.io/tag/portland-state-university/ Portland State University en-AU Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:48:15 GMT Portland State University creates zero-g espresso cups for space https://refractor.io/space/portland-state-university-creates-zero-g-espresso-cups-for-space/ An experimental version of the zero-g espresso cup on the ISS (Image; NASA)

Space travel is a bit more civilized now that there's a bespoke Italian espresso machine aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Unfortunately, solving one problem just raises another and the astronauts are still having to drink their cappuccinos out of placcy bags. To help the zero-g coffee aficionado, Portland State University's (PSU) Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science has developed a microgravity espresso cup that drinks like its earthbound counterparts.

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]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:48:15 GMT https://refractor.io/space/portland-state-university-creates-zero-g-espresso-cups-for-space/ David Szondy