There was occasional discussion among astronauts about enjoying a drink during their meals in space. However, beer was deemed unsuitable for consumption since carbonation bubbles do not rise in a zero-gravity environment, leading only to a frothy mess. According to Bourland, Coca-Cola invested significantly in creating a zero-gravity beverage dispenser but faced challenges related to human biology, which rendered the effort unfeasible.
Moreover, due to the absence of gravity, astronauts experienced...