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Explained: Why is Scotch whiskey suddenly being sent into space? Know
This ambitious project has been named "Space Puffin" . The mission, which will launch in 2028, will send a small satellite (CubeSat) into space, which will carry with it small samples of whiskey and the ingredients used to make it. This project is led by Dr. Giles Ballet and his international team. It is staffed by experienced engineers from Scotland and Japan, chemists and students working together. How will aging happen without sending an oak wood cask ? Sending a heavy cask into space is not technically and economically feasible so, scientists have come up with a smart way. a s
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