Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station orbiting the Earth have enjoyed humanity's first-ever barbecue in space. While developing food that can be conveniently stored and eaten is space ...

To reduce the cost of feeding astronauts in space, the European Space Agency (ESA) just launched a lab into space in a significant first step in manufacturing food in space, a new frontier. Feeding an ...

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In this quiz, you'll explore the weird, wonderful, and sometimes surprising world of space cuisine. Can you tell which foods have actually made it to orbit? When astronauts head into orbit, they don't ...

This marks the first time scientists deliberately fermented food in space, opening up new possibilities for future astronauts' culinary adventures. Scientists announced on Wednesday (April 2) that ...

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When astronauts head into orbit, they don’t leave their appetites behind. But dining in space is a whole different experience — no gravity, no kitchens, and definitely no pizza delivery. This quiz ...