After an Italian astronaut complained that he missed a good cup of coffee while working in space, coffee companies set to work on the technology. Two years on, an espresso machine has now been delivered to weary astronauts at the International Space Station.

What would you take to space as your luxury item? Would you want a cosy pair of slippers (it must get cold up there), or would you take an iPod loaded with your favourite songs? Tell us what you couldn’t live without if you were leaving planet Earth.