Space Beer-brewing device! Fermentation experiments under micro gravity!
After developing an automatic device for experimental beer brewing on satellites and space stations, the first prototype is to be exhibited at an event organized by SPACE FOODSPHERE, an organization that aims to jointly solve the nutritional problems of Earth and space. The goal is to conduct an experiment on a satellite in orbit.
After developing an automatic device for experimental beer brewing on satellites and space stations, the first prototype is to be exhibited at an event organized by SPACE FOODSPHERE, an organization that aims to jointly solve the nutritional problems of Earth and space. The goal is to conduct an experiment on a satellite in orbit.
It is prophesied that humanity will live in space in the near future. To make such a scenario feasible, it will be essential to develop technologies that can produce food and beverages with the same quality and taste as on Earth, and with limited resources.
How will the fermentation process change in space, which is very different from the environment on Earth? What are the optimal fermentation conditions?
With selected components and technical advice, students at UCSD succeeded in developing a lunar beer brewing device in 2017. Gravity on the moon may be weaker than on Earth, but it is still there. To produce beer in zero gravity, a completely closed system is needed and more advanced technology for processes such as degassing and stirring. By applying for a patent, these problems were solved.
Can we brew delicious beer in space? This is a scientific challenge that arouses intellectual curiosity and excites people. Toasting the sight of Earth with a beer brewed in space! Doesn't that sound exciting? This is a project full of dreams and hopes that looks into the future of humanity as it strives for space!