50 Years After Apollo 11, Here's What (And How) Astronauts Are Eating

Some of the space food that was scheduled to be carried on the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission included (from left to right): chicken and vegetables, beef hash, and beef and gravy.

Ever since astronaut John Glenn’s first bite of applesauce in 1962, eating in space has been a challenge. NPR talks to former NASA food scientists to see how cosmic cuisine has evolved over the years.

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Source: NPR Space News