how do astronuts eat in space?by jayshree?

Answer 1

NASA has made some fancy prepackaged food that they eat. It is usually dry and somewhat unpleasant. You can even buy it and try it if you want. I personally don't recommend it.

Besides that there isn't any difference between the astronaut's eating habits and ours. Everything floats in space though which adds an extra challenge.

Answer 2

Originally, all foods eaten by astronauts in space were in the form of bite-sized cubes, freeze-dried food, or semi-liquids inside toothpaste-type tubes. Sound tasty? As space missions continued, the food became “better” in variety, taste, and texture. The choices continue to grow. Astronauts can now choose from more than 70 different kinds of foods and 20 different beverages.

What kinds of foods make good space food? Of course taste is important, but foods are also chosen for their nutritional value. Space food must also be easy to package and store.

Space food is grouped into several different categories. Foods may be rehydrated or freeze-dried, like “astronaut ice cream.” If a little bit of water is left in the food to keep it soft, like dried fruit, the food is categorized as “containing intermediate moisture.” Some foods may be in their natural form, ready to eat right out of the package, like bite-sized crackers and nuts.

Other foods are processed once they’re packaged, such as irradiated and thermostabilized foods. Both processes help sterilize foods. Food that is irradiated is sterilized by radiation, like smoked turkey. Thermostabilized foods, like grilled chicken for fajitas, are sterilized with heat to destroy bacteria.

Astronauts get to taste-test foods before their space mission. With such a variety of foods, space shuttle astronauts may choose different foods for every meal during the mission. An average space shuttle mission lasts seven days. Astronauts on the International Space Station may have to repeat meals on their 30-day menu for their 4--6 month mission.

The reduced gravity of space also affects the way foods are packaged and served. In space, foods that crumble when eaten are avoided. Crumbs and liquids can damage equipment or be accidentally inhaled by astronauts as they float inside the spacecraft. Space is no place for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The breadcrumbs from the sandwich can cause trouble. Peanut butter on its own, though, is okay. Sticky food can be eaten with a fork or spoon.

NASA has used flour tortillas on the space shuttle since the 1980s. These special tortillas are designed to take the place of crumbly bread. Picture trying to make a sandwich with two slices of bread. In space, you’d need three hands to do it. Tortillas work great and are a favorite with the astronauts. And …on the ISS, they still taste good after being stored for up to 18 months! Add some picante sauce and hot sauce, and you’ve created fajitas, one of the astronauts’ favorite meals.

Answer 3

They have prepackaged food that's either in a bag or on a plate but is paste like to keep it from floating away. You can even buy some ...

http://www.thespacestore.com/foodutmugmor.html

Answer 4

confident why not this is nonetheless crimson meat. in case you consume crimson meat regularly this is stupid to declare you're able to consume a totally grown cow yet not a calf. that totally grown cow has thoughts besides you think of this is alright to consume the entire improve cow yet not this is toddler? just about the comparable shet.

Answer 5

With their mouths, I guess. With re-cycled urine used as drinking water, I could be wrong.

Answer 6

nasa.com