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Topic: IRPI Space Cups and CapBev study (Kickstarter)
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-09-2015 03:26 PM
collectSPACE Space Cups for all! Company crowdfunds zero-g coffee containers for barista-nautsThe company that put the "cup" in the first space cup of coffee now wants to put one in your hands. IRPI, the makers of the specially-designed "Space Cups" now being used on the International Space Station, have launched a crowdfunding campaign to commercially make the capillary-flow containers. The Oregon-based R&D firm is seeking at least $50,000 to give everyone the chance to drink like an astronaut. "There are currently six of these cups on Earth," remarked Mark Weislogel, lead for the "Capillary Effects of Drinking in the Microgravity Environment" study. "The other six are in space." Want one? |
David C Member Posts: 1014 From: Lausanne Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 05-10-2015 05:14 AM
I've signed up, good luck. |
music_space Member Posts: 1179 From: Canada Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 05-10-2015 06:57 AM
Robert, you wrote "Perks (get it?)"I'm afraid I don't!... |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-10-2015 09:47 AM
François, it is play on words: Perks can mean both a benefit, as in the rewards being offered for supporting the campaign, or to percolate, as in making coffee. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-13-2015 01:49 PM
With just over a day left to go and it only being 65 percent funded ($33,000), it doesn't seem like the Space Cups Kickstarter will be successful. IRPI however, says it plans to proceed with production. We want to thank all of our backers once again for your support. While we may not make this final push (although there's still a bit of time!) we are determined to make this cup happen! As we work to make progress we'll keep all of you posted so that no matter what happens here, you'll be able to buy a cup eventually. | |
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