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Shubhanshu Shukla’s New ISS Video Shows How Astronauts Eat and Drink in Microgravity

His clip explains microgravity dining by highlighting peristalsis-driven digestion.

Overview

  • He posted the video on September 2, demonstrating how liquids form floating blobs as he sipped coffee and quipped that you can eat water in space.
  • He emphasized a mindful routine for meals, urging the 'Slow is Fast' mantra to keep food from scattering in the cabin.
  • He explained that digestion does not depend on gravity because peristalsis moves food through the digestive tract in any orientation.
  • He showed practical setups on the station, including items secured with Velcro so they do not drift away during meals.
  • Shukla, the first Indian to visit the ISS, flew on Axiom Mission 4 after launching June 25, conducted scores of experiments including radiation biology and microalgae oxygen studies, and returned July 15, work that Indian outlets say supports planning for ISRO’s Gaganyaan program.