Astronaut Matthew Dominick offers a unique glimpse into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through his engaging X account. As a current resident of this orbiting laboratory, he shares captivating visuals and entertaining moments that keep space enthusiasts and followers on Earth intrigued. His latest post is a delightful showcase of his playful side, as he sips ketchup directly from the bottle, demonstrating both the lightheartedness and the extraordinary experiences that come with living in space.
US astronaut Matthew Dominick’s fun moment with ketchup in space goes viral
The image showcases US astronaut Matthew Dominick enjoying ketchup straight from a bottle on the ISS.(X/@dominickmatthew)
“This one goes out to all the ketchup lovers out there. Everyone I’ve shared it with either thinks it’s awesome or gross—nothing in between. Also, some interesting science stuff is happening…” he commented while sharing the lighthearted video.
In the video, Dominick shakes a bottle of ketchup as a fellow astronaut asks, “What are you doing?” He humorously explains that he plans to drink the ketchup by squeezing it directly into his mouth, eliciting amused giggles from the other astronauts on the ISS.
Social media reactions on astronaut’s playful ketchup stunt
While some viewers were impressed, others were less enthusiastic. 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 added, “OMG! That’s sick but so amazing.” A third joked, “I just told my daughter not to do that on Earth! She loves ketchup!” Meanwhile, a fourth remarked, “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.”
Who is Matthew Dominick?
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 graduated from the US Naval Test Pilot School.
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