How Honey Reacts to Microgravity in Space

Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques took some time out of his day working on the International Space Station to open a container of honey in microgravity. As he did so, the thick, viscous substance began twisting around itself until it formed a rope between jar and lid.

2019-05-14 – CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques takes advantage of microgravity in space to play with honey.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

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