Have you ever dreamt of a barbecue in outer space? 🍗🚀 Astronauts aboard the Chinese space station just made it happen! For the first time, the crew used an onboard hot air oven to bake up chicken wings, juicy steak, and more, taking their meals to a whole new level.
This orbital kitchen upgrade arrived on the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft, joining the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions. Instead of relying on simple reheating, our space explorers can now enjoy freshly baked dishes floating hundreds of kilometers above Earth. Talk about #SpaceGoals!
Picture this: you’re hurtling through the stars, and a mouthwatering aroma of grilled meat fills the cabin. 🤤 Not only is this a major treat for taste buds, but it also represents a significant step forward in long-duration space missions. As missions grow longer, having a variety of cooking methods on board helps keep astronauts healthy and happy.
What’s next? Maybe zero-gravity pizza nights or cosmic cookies straight from the oven. One thing’s for sure: the future of space dining is looking delicious! 🌌🍽️
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Inside the 'space oven' making Chinese astronauts' barbecue possible
cgtn.com
