The universe holds many mysteries for us that our species has yet to solve, and year by year, with advances in technology and information, these goals are getting closer and closer.
The vast and mysterious universe hides many questions for which we still do not have answers, however, the advances that science has made to date are not in vain, because we have already left our planet, reached the Moon, Mars and robotically, much further with probes that, according to information from National Geographic, entered to planets or asteroids where no human has been.
However, among so many mysteries to be discovered in the universe, people tend to forget general and basic questions, such as the example of the question that has caused a lot of buzz lately, “what does the universe smell like?”.
What is the aroma of space? Have you ever put it on? Well, many astrologers and biochemists do, and although the results of their research were very diverse and even without certain foundations, the conclusions will still surprise you, because the testimonies of those closest to this question come from people who have visited the space before.
Of course, it should be clarified that no human is capable of smelling space without dying in the attempt, but the closest we have to this is the aroma perceived by those who have been in space on a ship or space station. International.
Science is in charge of collecting the statements of astronauts who had the opportunity to be included in the missions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, also known by its acronym in English as NASA, who could breathe the air of the International Aeronautics and Space Administration. Space station.
Although there are various theories as to why the air there smells different, it is still not known for sure, it is said to be a chemical reaction of the sun’s rays and the oxygen stored by the space station, and another theory says that in thanks to all the chemical reactions that take place in it.
Astronaut Dominic Antonelli tells us that the smell he smelled was indescribable, like nothing he had ever smelled before.
Astronaut Don R. Pettit describes the space as having a strange smell, something between metallic and sweet notes, which he says smells like residual smoke and fumes from welding.
On the other hand, astronaut Kevin Ford also believes that the aroma of space cannot be described for the simple fact that he has never experienced a similar smell on Earth, something completely unique and indescribable.
All these astronauts, all these participants in the space missions organized by NASA, have their own perception and opinion about how space smells, but the truth is that it is very uncertain, because no one has the ability to smell space and live to tell the story, but done testimonies and studies show that space can have the smell of hot metal, burnt meat, coal, oil and welding metals.
An interesting fact on the subject of space fragrance is that biochemist Steve Pearce worked hand in hand with NASA, his studies and his information to create a fragrance for everyday use called “Eau de Space” which is usually found in shaving products and perfumes. This fragrance, in addition to being freely available to the public, serves to accustom future astronauts to the aroma of space.
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