Astronauts aboard the International Space Station eat meals made to be healthy, easy, and safe in zero gravity. Their menu includes freeze-dried fruits, vacuum-packed dinners, and protein bars. NASA dietitians work to ensure that the astronauts have enough calories and nutrients. Food is sealed so crumbs don’t float around and damage equipment. Drinks come in pouches with straws to prevent spills. Instead of bread, astronauts use tortillas for sandwiches.
Scientists are also testing ways to grow plants in space. They have already successfully grown lettuce, radishes, and wheat on the ISS. Providing astronauts with good food will be critical for future missions to the moon and Mars.
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1. Who eats special food in space?
2. What do astronauts eat on the ISS?
3. Why is food sealed in space?
1. Do you like fruits and vegetables?
2. Would you like to grow plants in space?
3. What space food would you like to try?
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station eat meals made to be healthy, easy, and safe in zero gravity. Their menu includes freeze-dried fruits, vacuum-packed dinners, and protein bars. NASA dietitians work to ensure that the astronauts have enough calories and nutrients. Food is sealed so crumbs don’t float around and damage equipment. Drinks come in pouches with straws to prevent spills. Instead of bread, astronauts use tortillas for sandwiches.
Scientists are also testing ways to grow plants in space. They have already successfully grown lettuce, radishes, and wheat on the ISS. Providing astronauts with good food will be critical for future missions to the moon and Mars.
