Studying space physics sure comes in handy when wrestling with vending machines.
NASA Johnson Space Center's fictional director, Margo Madison (Wrenn Schmidt), uses this knowledge to help a younger employee in this week's episode of "For All Mankind," which airs Friday (April 2) on Apple TV+.
This sneak peek clip form Apple TV+ shows Madison watching Aleida Rosales (Coral Peña) shaking a vending machine to no avail, after buying a snack during a late-night work session.
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"Try a little negative pressure," Madison suggests.
Rosales flaps the tray cover a few times and watches the bag fall successfully towards her hand. "Nice trick," she says, holding up the snack in a thank-you gesture.
The clip then includes a spoiler for a diplomatic situation NASA has been facing in this alternate history of the 1980s space program.
We won't disclose what's been going on, except to say that Madison invites Rosales into her office to share a drink and discuss some progress. Rosales, who is very junior and new to the agency, hesitates until Madison urges her. "Come on! Before I change my mind."
To learn more about their discussion and NASA's diplomatic dilemma, watch the full episode on the streaming platform Apple TV+, which requires a subscription of $4.99/month. Season 1 and the first half of Season 2 are now available.
If you've got time for a deeper dive, we have a spoiler-free discussion of what to expect in Season 2 on collectSPACE. More likely spoiler-filled information is available on "For All Mankind: The Official Podcast," on Apple Podcasts. You can also check out an augmented reality experience called "For All Mankind: Time Capsule" in the App Store.
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