Must Read: Google Glass 2 wish list: Allow us to turn it off

Topic: Nasa / Space

10 geeky things to do in space

Summary: Ever wondered how to dissolve an antacid tablet in space? Have a look at these cool activities you could do in orbit.

Eileen Brown

By Eileen Brown for Social Business |

 |  Image 7 of 10

(Image: Terry Johnson)

Dissolve a seltzer tablet in water

  • Thumbnail 1
  • Thumbnail 2
  • Thumbnail 3
  • Thumbnail 4
  • Thumbnail 5
  • Thumbnail 6
  • Thumbnail 7
  • Thumbnail 8
  • Thumbnail 9
  • Thumbnail 10

Topic: Nasa / Space

Kick off your day with ZDNet's daily email newsletter. It's the freshest tech news and opinion, served hot. Get it.

Related Stories

Talkback

4 comments
Log in or register to join the discussion

  • Seltzer tablet & washcloth are amazing...

    Also, this format sucks...
    Ndiaz.fuentes
    Reply Vote

  • I agree

    I loved the videos, but with videos as opposed to still frames, it would have been better to have all ten videos on one page. Also, a short written description, to help decide which ones to watch first.
    jallan32
    Reply Vote

  • Don't forget Angry Birds Space ... IN SPACE

    Thanks to Don Pettit, Rovio got the most expensive free advertisement for a video game ever.

    Then again, if a game reaches more kids and teaches them about orbital mechanics and gets them interested in STEM careers, more power to 'em.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deAcVKv5_2I

    Search YouTube for "Don Pettit" and "Chris Hadfield" and you'll get lots more like these videos.

    My favorite, as a fellow Yo-Yo-ist:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni4j5K4Lz3o
    JJMach
    Reply Vote

    • For some practice with real orbital mechanics . . .

      For some practice with real orbital mechanics - try Kerbal Space Program =).
      CobraA1
      Reply Vote
CNET Join | Log In | Privacy | Cookies Close