Can astronauts drink soda?
Coca-Cola is a carbonated beverage that contains carbon dioxide gas. In a zero-gravity environment like space, carbonated beverages can be difficult to drink because the gas bubbles do not rise to the top of the liquid. Therefore, astronauts cannot drink carbonated beverages like Coca-Cola in their traditional form.
What happens to a fizzy drink in space?
Unfortunately, space soda is not a real thing as, without gravity, the carbon dioxide bubbles aren't buoyant so they remain in the liquid. Without gravity, there is no density gradient within the drink, so its bubbles float around randomly inside the liquid.
Can astronauts drink beer?
NASA specifically prohibits alcohol and any product that contains it like mouthwash, perfume, or aftershave because it contains chemicals like ethanol that can damage equipment.
What drinks are not allowed in space?
Drinking in space
Beer and other carbonated drinks are not suitable for spaceflight as the bubbles cause 'wet burps'; also, a foamy head cannot form as the bubbles do not rise.
Can astronauts drink Coke?