Astronaut Food Facts

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Question 1

What kind of unappetizing food container did John Glenn use to become the first American to eat in space during Mercury-Atlas 6 in 1962?

Question 2

Which astronaut famously smuggled a contraband hot corned beef sandwich aboard Gemini 3 in 1965, causing a congressional inquiry?

Question 3

What beloved Mexican flatbread replaced crumb-generating sandwich bread aboard the Space Shuttle and ISS?

Question 4

How do astronauts on the International Space Station season their food with salt and pepper without creating dangerous floating dust?

Question 5

What sweet novelty confection sold in museum gift shops was developed for Apollo 7 but was never actually flown on standard space missions?

Question 6

Why do astronauts in microgravity frequently report that food tastes bland, developing a strong craving for spicy hot sauces?

Question 7

What specialized Italian espresso machine was installed on the International Space Station in 2015 for astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti?

Question 8

What red-orange vegetable was grown, harvested, and eaten fresh aboard the International Space Station in August 2015?

Question 9

What primary food preservation technique dehydrates space meals while retaining 98% of nutritional value and shape?

Question 10

Why are carbonated carbon dioxide soft drinks (like regular Coca-Cola and Pepsi) problematic in microgravity?

What kind of unappetizing food container did John Glenn use to become the first American to eat in space during Mercury-Atlas 6 in 1962?