Space Day 2024: What Do Astronauts Eat In Space?

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 23, 2024

Freeze-Dried Chicken and Beef Stews

These meals are lightweight and easy to prepare. Astronauts add water to rehydrate them before eating.

Thermostabilized Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

This heat-processed meal is packaged in pouches or cans and provides a hearty, easy-to-eat option.

Tortillas

Instead of bread, astronauts use tortillas to avoid crumbs in microgravity. They are versatile and can be used for wraps and sandwiches.

Instant Oatmeal

A quick breakfast option that just needs hot water to prepare, providing a nutritious start to the day.

Snack Bars

Granola bars, nuts, and trail mix are popular for their convenience and nutritional value, offering a quick energy boost.

Rehydratable Soups

Soups such as minestrone or chicken noodle come in freeze-dried form and are rehydrated with hot water before consumption

Powdered Drinks

Beverages like coffee, tea, and fruit juices are provided in powdered form. Astronauts mix these with water to enjoy a variety of drinks.

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