Astronauts4Hire has completed its inaugural paid contract to test the world's first beer designed for consumption in space. The experiment marks humanity's first formal study on alcohol absorption in microgravity.

Astronauts4Hire is pleased to announce that it has officially become a Research and Education Affiliate of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation.

Astronauts4Hire is seeking candidates to expand its cadre of prospective commercial astronauts. Applications are due February 5, 2011 for full consideration.