284: Don't Burp in Space

October 10, 2023 00:14:28
284: Don't Burp in Space
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284: Don't Burp in Space

Oct 10 2023 | 00:14:28

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Back in 1984, Coca-Cola and Pepsi started a very short space race. In 1985, Cans and soda went on the STS 51-F shuttle flight. It was sticky and fizzy and burping was a DISASTER. Amy takes us on a Vomit Comet ride to the stars talking burps, tears, and all things gastrointestinal in low gravity.

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Air and Space museum Coke can and Pepsi can

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Astronaut Chris Hadfield interview about burping in space.

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UK Space Agency video: Fizzy drinks in space

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The Vomit Comet

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