About Luminary Roast

Introducing "Luminary Roast": Where Coffee Meets Space-Age Innovation

Ever wondered what happens when cutting-edge space technology collides with your morning cup of joe? At Outer Worlds Coffee, we've taken inspiration from the sun - well, indirectly - to revolutionize the art of coffee roasting.

Our journey began with a cosmic challenge: aid development of NASA's Parker Solar Probe, a spacecraft destined to venture closer to the sun than any before. Our founders, armed with expertise in applied physics and engineering, tackled a crucial problem: how to simulate, right here on earth, the extreme conditions the probe's solar panels would face in orbit around the sun.

Artist rendition of the Parker Solar Probe orbiting the sun   [Source: https://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu]

Enter our breakthrough - a high-power light emitting diode (LED) based solar simulator, capable of mimicking over 6-20 times the intensity of sunlight. For over a decade, these luminous marvels illuminated the way, aiding in the development and testing of next-gen solar panel technologies.

One wing of the Parker Solar Probe being illuminated by the 20 sun LED solar simulator as seen through a welding helmet.

Using lasers developed by our founders to test the solar panels on the parker solar probe prior to launch!

But it wasn't just about the light. To truly replicate space conditions, we ventured into vacuum chambers, where our LED solar simulators worked their magic. As we observed the controlled environment of light in vacuum, a tantalizing idea brewed: could this technology enhance the humble coffee bean?

After two years of experimentation, building on a decade of solar probe innovation, "Luminary Roast" was born. This cutting-edge process harnesses the power of space-age technology to deliver an unparalleled coffee experience.

Picture this: a smoother, richer flavor profile, free from the bitterness and sourness often associated with traditional roasting methods. Thanks to the vacuum environment, oils and gases that linger in standard roasts are extracted, leaving behind only pure, perfected coffee bliss.

So, why settle for ordinary when you can elevate your morning ritual with Outer Worlds Coffee? Join us on a journey where science meets flavor and discover a whole new universe in every sip.