The journey of Sophie Adenot's bonus food
This complex process involves stringent safety protocols and innovative food technology to support astronauts on long-duration missions.
What does it take to send gourmet food to the International Space Station? Follow ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot's bonus menu from a French kitchen to orbit, where chefs, engineers and food specialists work together to transform traditional recipes into meals that are safe for spaceflight, while preserving the flavours, memories and moments of sharing that make them special.
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