NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth from a 9-month mission on the ISS. During her stay, she enjoyed a variety of foods, like pizza and roast chicken. However, fresh fruits and vegetables were scarce due to limited storage space. According to a source, the fresh produce ran out quickly, leaving packaged or freeze-dried options for the crew.
Astronauts eat specially tailored, freeze-dried or packaged food that meets their daily nutritional needs and can be reheated with a food warmer on the space station. NASA stores around 1.72kg of food per astronaut per day at the ISS, with extra supplies for unexpected mission extensions.
Food items like meat and eggs are pre-cooked on Earth and only need reheating in space. Water for soups and stews is obtained from the ISS’s fresh water tank. This planning ensures astronauts have nutritious meals in space.
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