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So ! turns out the Soviets and Americans cracked the cosmic culinary code. They found out folks can totally chow down in space.
But, hold your space tacos, because when the Soviets shot Gherman Titov into orbit for round two, they stumbled upon a new celestial dance move: the zero-gravity hurl. Yup, Titov became the trendsetter, barfing his way into the cosmic history books. This page will show you more than one interesting thing about space food. Here's Gherman Titov
Gherman Titov
Gherman Titov
Both the Soviets and Americans independently found that humans can eat and digest in space. However, during the second Soviet space mission, cosmonaut Gherman Titov experienced a new phenomenon – the first instance of vomiting in space. This condition, now known as Space Adaptation Sickness.
What is Space Adaptation Sickness?
What is Space Adaptation Sickness?
It resembles motion sickness and affects about 75% of space travelers. Although eating is possible in space, it doesn't guarantee that everything stays down. Check this out ! 🔎
Another interesting fact is all about a sandwich!!
Another interesting fact is all about a sandwich!!
In the daring Gemini 3 mission, astronaut John Young pulled off a cosmic caper by smuggling a contraband corned beef sandwich on board, knowing it was Commander Gus Grissom's all-time favorite. Forget mission protocols, this was a covert sandwich operation!
Little did they know, the real danger wasn't the daring snack, but the rebellious crumbs. In the weightlessness of space, those crumbs could have turned the cabin into a celestial bakery, wreaking havoc on sensitive electronics faster than you can say 'Houston, we have a sandwich problem.' Unfortunately, the sandwich dream was crushed, and our renegade astronauts faced a cosmic scolding upon their return. The sandwich that almost defied gravity, but not protocol!
John Young
John Young
He admitted, “I hid a sandwich in my spacesuit.”
Read more here: How an Astronaut Smuggled a Sandwich Into Space
They have liquid salt and pepper
They have liquid salt and pepper
NASA's space-savvy crews can't bring classic salt and pepper shakers on board because, you know, floating seasonings in your eyes are not part of the astronaut job description. So, they opt for these cosmic condiment bottles – one with pepper doing the backstroke in oil, and the other with salt having a leisurely swim in water. No intergalactic sneezing allowed!
Fresh Food = Fresh Perspective
Fresh Food = Fresh Perspective
Even in the vastness of space, where everything feels a bit like science fiction, the simple joy of biting into a juicy piece of fresh fruit is like a cosmic mood booster for astronauts. NASA's usual space grub may have the shelf life of a millennium, but when a supply ship sneaks in some real-deal produce, it's like a fruity party in zero gravity. Just remember, in space, savor those crisp bites before they turn into intergalactic compost – freshness waits for no one!
In case you don't have enough fresh fruits, freeze-dried fruits are what you are looking for
In case you don't have enough fresh fruits, freeze-dried fruits are what you are looking for
Freeze Drying Process
Freeze drying is a great way to preserve food even if the process is a bit involved. As the name suggests freeze-drying involves bringing the food below freezing, then exposing it to a vacuum. The water in the food sublimates, meaning it goes directly from a solid to a gas.
How to DIY space food?
How to DIY space food?
This is a short video showing to you how to make freeze dried strawberry
Use them all year to make your favorite recipe with a fresh summer flavor. Dipped in chocolate or eaten plain, you can’t go wrong. They’re simply delicious!
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