🚀Early space food was rehydrated purees and gelatinous cubes
🥤Tang, a popular drink of astronauts, made its way into recipes
✨The first full Christmas dinner in space was a hit
👩🚀Thermostabilization improved the flavor and texture of space food
🌑The moon landing brought meals like bacon squares and beef stew to astronauts
What was the first food eaten in space?
—Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin ate beef and liver paste squeezed from a metal tube
Did astronauts eat Tang in space?
—Yes, Tang was popular among astronauts and was even used in recipes like Tang pie
What challenges did astronauts face with space food?
—Astronauts struggled with the taste and texture of dehydrated and processed space food
What was the first warm meal in space?
—Skylab, America's first space station, had a kitchen where astronauts could have warm meals
Did American and Soviet astronauts have different menus?
—Yes, American and Soviet astronauts had different menus based on their respective cultures and available ingredients
00:00Early space food consisted of rehydrated purees and gelatinous cubes
06:21Tang, a popular drink, made its way into space and even into recipes like Tang pie
10:48Thermostabilization improved the flavor and texture of space food
13:36The first full Christmas dinner in space was a hit
16:35Meals during the moon landing included bacon squares and beef stew
