Tag: NASA Policy
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From Communion to Cognac: The History of Alcohol in Space
Introduction: A surprisingly longstanding space tradition Alcohol in space is a topic that sounds like folklore, yet it sits at the intersection of culture, science, and endurance. From the first ceremonial sips of communion wine on lunar missions to the rumored secret stashes aboard space stations, the history reveals how human rituals adapt when life…
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Mir Cognac Incident: Alcohol Aboard During Space Crisis
Background: Mir’s Long-Duration Mission Under Pressure The Russian space station Mir, a symbol of Soviet and post-Soviet space prowess, operated in a harsh environment where routine docking maneuvers and complex systems were weighed against the limits of human endurance. On June 25, 1997, Mir faced a crisis that underscored just how fragile long-duration missions could…