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Astronauts eat a variety of freeze-dried and dehydrated foods, such as fruit, nuts, and meats, that are rehydrated with water. They also have specially packaged drinks that provide them with the necessary nutrients and hydration in space. Special care is taken to ensure that the food and drinks are safe for consumption in a zero-gravity environment.

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How do astronauts eat and drink in the space shuttle?

Astronauts eat and drink in the space shuttle by using special food and drink packages that are designed to be rehydrated or warmed up using the shuttle's onboard systems. They use straws and squeeze bottles to consume liquids, and the food packages are usually pre-cooked and require minimal preparation. Utensils are also specially designed to prevent food from floating away in the microgravity environment.


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 swallow food?

Astronauts eat food that has been specially prepared to avoid crumbs or liquids floating away. They can either eat it with a spoon or use utensils that have Velcro or magnets to stick to their trays. They can also drink liquids from specially designed pouches equipped with a straw.


How do you eat waffle in a space station in Mars?

In a space station on Mars, you would likely eat a waffle by floating in microgravity and securing the waffle with a food tray or utensil to prevent it from floating away. You would then use utensils, such as a fork and knife, to cut and eat the waffle while ensuring that crumbs are contained to prevent contamination of the space station environment.


How do visitors from outer space drink their milk?

Since we don't have any visitors from outer space we have no idea if they drink milk at all, and how they would do if if they did.