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Astronauts during the Mercury project ate freeze-dried food, such as chicken stew and beef pot roast, that was rehydrated with water. They also consumed bite-sized cubes of food wrapped in edible Gelatin coating to prevent crumbs in the spacecraft.

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What do spacemen eat?

Astronauts eat a variety of food in space, including freeze-dried meals, rehydratable food pouches, and vacuum-sealed snacks. These items are specially prepared to withstand space conditions and provide the necessary nutrients for the astronauts' health and well-being during their missions.


Do astronauts eat and drink during their space walks?

They eat while inside the space station or shuttle. Bars used to be positioned inside the spacesuit where the astronaut could take a bite at will, but they are no longer used as astronauts preferred to eat later. They do however have a drink bag and tube from which they can suck water. Spacewalks last up to seven hours and astronauts work hard during this time, so it is essential that they drink.


How do astronauts live eat sleep and use the bathroom in space?

Astronauts live on the International Space Station (ISS) in a controlled environment with sleeping quarters, workstations, and exercise equipment. They consume specially packaged and rehydrated food and drinks that are prepared on Earth and delivered to the ISS. For sleeping, astronauts have sleeping bags to secure themselves in microgravity. The space station has a specialized toilet with vacuum suction to collect waste, which is then disposed of during re-entry.


Where do astronauts keep their sandwiches?

Astronauts keep their sandwiches in specially designed packaging that prevents them from crumbling or creating debris in the microgravity environment of space. These packages often resemble vacuum-sealed pouches to maintain freshness and prevent contamination. Astronauts eat their sandwiches during meal times inside the spacecraft, using utensils and napkins to manage their food in the absence of gravity.


Do you really need to bring food on the moon?

Yes, astronauts need to bring food with them to the moon as there are no food sources available on the moon's surface. Food is necessary to provide the required nutrients and energy for the astronauts during their mission.