Given the way that liquids can behave in the microgravity environment of Earth orbit, launching off-the-shelf soda cans or bottles would not work.
(Image credit: NASA/) Carbonated beverage container evaluationĬoca-Cola was the first to approach NASA about testing a soda dispenser aboard the space shuttle. Coca-Cola's can for the STS-51F Carbonated Beverage Container Evaluation included an internal pressurized bladder and a teflon cap with a metal release valve and drinking spout.
