Astronaut Matthew Dominick’s account on X is a goldmine for space enthusiasts. Currently residing on the International Space Station (ISS), the pilot regularly shares captivating visuals that delight his fans on Earth. His latest post features him having a bit of fun in the ISS by drinking ketchup directly from the bottle while floating around.
“This one goes out to all the ketchup lovers out there. Everyone I’ve shared it with either thinks it is awesome or gross. Nothing in between. Also, some interesting science stuff happening . . .” he wrote while sharing the entertaining video.
In the video, Dominick shakes a bottle of ketchup as a fellow astronaut inquires, “What are you doing?” He replies that he plans to drink the ketchup by squeezing it directly into his mouth. The footage also captures the laughter of other astronauts aboard the ISS, showcasing the lighthearted atmosphere.
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This one goes out to all the ketchup lovers out there. Everyone I’ve shared it with either thinks it is awesome or gross. Nothing in between. Also some interesting science stuff happening . . . pic.twitter.com/1hNapN6oRs
— Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) October 23, 2024
Reactions on social media have been mixed. Some users expressed fascination, while others were less impressed. One person commented, “The dynamics are interesting. Don’t count me in as awesome though. Ketchup is a great condiment… but I’ll leave it there. Safe trip home.” Another remarked, “OMG! That’s sick but so amazing.”
A third user joked, “I just told my daughter not to do that on Earth! She loves ketchup!” A fourth added, “It’s funny, gross, and interesting. You’re going to be bored out of your mind when you get back to gravity. Enjoy it while it lasts.”
Matthew Dominick joined NASA’s Astronaut Candidate Class in 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of San Diego and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. Additionally, he is a graduate of the US Naval Test Pilot School.
