January 3, 2006

Post-EVA Cocktail Anyone?

ISS Drinking Ban Could Be Lifted in 2006 - Health Official, MosNews

"They fly in orbit for half a year and perform a heavy workload, especially during exhausting space walks when they shed several kilos in weight over a few hours," said a source in the Russian medical support teams for the manned space program. "Many people think a small ration of alcohol would help restore their strength."


Posted by kcowing at January 3, 2006 2:12 PM

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