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Spinoff story
The Science of the Perfect Cup for Coffee
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
When Johnson Space Center wanted to upgrade the cooling system in astronaut spacesuits, it funded research into the best approach. A non-toxic material proposed as an alternative for balancing temperature extremes ultimately led Columbia, Missouri-based ThermAvant International LLC to develop a thermal mug to transform scalding-hot coffee into a drinkable beverage in seconds and keep it warm for hours.