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It floats. Everything has to be dehydrated, so the moisture isn't damaging.

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How is eating on space different from eating on earth?

In space, food needs to be specially prepared to prevent crumbs and liquids from floating around the spacecraft. Also, astronauts often miss the enjoyment of certain foods due to changes in their taste buds caused by space travel. Additionally, they have to deal with the challenge of eating in microgravity, which can make it difficult to keep food on a plate or utensils in hand.


How is Astronaut food made?

Astronaut food is made by removing moisture to prevent bacterial growth in space. This is done through freeze-drying or dehydration techniques. The food is then packaged in sealed pouches to ensure its preservation and to make it easy to consume in a microgravity environment.


What inspired Sally Ride to be an astronaut?

Sally Ride was inspired to become an astronaut by her interest in science and space exploration, as well as her desire to break barriers for women in STEM fields. She was also motivated by the challenge and excitement of space travel.


Why are astronauts unable to taste their food while eating in zero-gravity conditions?

Being able to smell the scent of food is what makes it tasty. Because of the low gravity in space, however, the scent of the food floats away before it reaches an astronaut's nose. Also, in space, liquid rises, and the mucus in an astronaut's nose rises, as well, giving the astronaut a permanently stuffed nose. Thus making astronauts unable to smell and therefore unable to taste the food they're eating.


What is the singular possessive of astronaut?

Singular = astronaut, singular possessive = astronaut's. Plural = astronauts, plural possessive = astronauts'.