ANOTHER space "first" takes place in February when the space
shuttle carries chilled Coca-Cola and Diet Coke into orbit.
Astronauts will be asked to give opinions on flavour and
carbonation. Coke has flown in space twice before, but only at
room temperature. In this case, the drinks will be chilled to 4
°C. The makers of Coca-Cola say the test will measure how taste
perceptions change in space. "The Coca-Cola Company has always
assumed the leadership role in the development of new
technology," says the company. To continue reading this article,
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