# Galactic Coffee Machines The ISSpresso Capsule Machine Makes Coffee in Zero Gravity By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isspresso References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/isspresso-lavazza-argotec-send-italian-coffee-into-orbit-06-16-2014/) & [argotec.it](http://www.argotec.it/argotec/) For those who enjoy a quick coffee while traveling in space, the ISSpresso [capsule machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpod) can whip up the perfect brew. While only a select few will really be able to enjoy the machine's abilities, it's still amazing to think about the effort that went into the item's creation, and all for a small cup of java! The coffee machine can make a small cup of espresso, and for those in space who need a quick caffeine kick, this could certainly come in handy. Moreover, the design is "capable of handling liquids at high pressure and high temperatures [and] the plastic tube carrying the water inside a normal espresso machine has been replaced with a special steel tube designed to withstand pressure of more than 400 bar," as stated on DesignBoom. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/isspresso-lavazza-argotec-send-italian-coffee-into-orbit-06-16-2014/), [argotec.it](http://www.argotec.it/argotec/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space Coffee:** The creation of the ISSpresso capsule machine highlights an opportunity for technology innovations in space food and beverage industry. - **Zero Gravity Kitchenware:** The ISSpresso capsule machine indicates a need for advancements in containers, packaging, and other kitchenware products that cater to the unique conditions of outer space. - **Sustainable Space Food Production:** The need for coffee and other food items in space creates an opportunity for the development of sustainable food production technologies suitable for use in space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry could capitalize on the high demand for specialized and advanced kitchenware and food production technologies for space travel. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to explore the development and production of unique food items, including coffee, that can be consumed in space. - **Technology:** The technology industry could create space-compatible products that focus on the unique conditions of production and consumption in space, including kitchenware and food items such as coffee. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galatic-Inspired Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duobo.md) - [Mini Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyetus-mini-espresso.md) - [On-Demand Cold Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cumulus-coffee-machine.md) - [Pocket-Sized Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueco-portable-espresso-machine.md) - [Portable Espresso Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewpin.md) - [Cyclist-Approved Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapha-x-rocket-espresso-r58-espresso-machine.md) - [Space-Saving Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-kaffe-demi.md) - [Pressurized Portable Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokamax-portable-coffee-maker.md) - [Luxury Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-coffee-maker1.md)