{"id":99303,"date":"2026-03-29T20:55:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T20:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/2026\/03\/29\/artemis-ii-food-menu-what-will-nasa-astronauts-eat-on-their-moon-mission\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T20:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T20:55:42","slug":"artemis-ii-food-menu-what-will-nasa-astronauts-eat-on-their-moon-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/hi\/2026\/03\/29\/artemis-ii-food-menu-what-will-nasa-astronauts-eat-on-their-moon-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Artemis II food menu: What will NASA astronauts eat on their moon mission |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-129882604,imgsize-166988,width-400,resizemode-4\/artemis-ii-food-menu-what-will-nasa-astronauts-eat-on-their-moon-mission.jpg\" alt=\"Artemis II food menu: What will NASA astronauts eat on their moon mission\" title=\"Image: NASA\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, when you hear of food in space, the first thing that comes to mind is tubes and paste. But <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/nasa\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">NASA<\/a>\u2019s Artemis II is rewriting the entire script. With a carefully selected list of 189 food and drink products, the astronauts are in for a treat as they travel around the moon for 10 days.<!-- --> With everything from spicy hot sauce to hot drinks and meals, the list is a testament to the power of science and the need for comfort. The food system for Artemis II is a fascinating glimpse into the future of sustainable, enjoyable space travel for astronauts.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><keyword id=\"34622499\" type=\"General\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"diverse-artemis-ii\" source=\"keywords\">Diverse Artemis II<\/keyword> food menu with 189 items<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>The space agency announced that there will be an assortment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/missions\/artemis\/artemis-2\/artemis-ii-whats-on-the-menu\/?utm_\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">189 different menu items <\/a>on offer for the astronauts on the Artemis II mission, including over 10 beverages and five hot sauces. This is a significant upgrade compared to previous missions. Some of the menu items on offer for this mission include:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo   id-r-component\" data-pos=\"12\">\n<ul>\n<li>Barbecued beef brisket<\/li>\n<li>Mango salad<\/li>\n<li>Macaroni and cheese<\/li>\n<li>Spicy green beans<\/li>\n<li>Nuts, granola, and tortillas<\/li>\n<li>Maple cream cookies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Artemis-ii-crew-menu-infographics\" msid=\"129882639\" width=\"\" title=\"Image: NASA\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-129882639\/artemis-ii-crew-menu-infographics.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Image: NASA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>This variety ensures that the astronauts don\u2019t suffer from &#8220;menu fatigue&#8221; during the mission. NASA has announced that the selection of food is determined by factors such as nutrition, shelf life, and preference. It is also determined by the spacecraft\u2019s capabilities. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>It is interesting to note that tortillas are chosen over bread for the mission because they produce fewer crumbs in microgravity. This is a critical factor in a spacecraft.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Why hot sauces and beverages matter in space<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>One of the more discussed items of the Artemis II menu is the variety of five different hot sauces.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>It\u2019s not just about taste, it\u2019s about science. In microgravity, astronauts sometimes have a decreased level of taste. This is because of fluid changes in the body. Eating spicy foods helps counter this.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>The beverage selection is equally impressive, including:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo   id-r-component\" data-pos=\"31\">\n<ul>\n<li>Coffee (because it\u2019s a daily necessity!)<\/li>\n<li>Green tea<\/li>\n<li>Lemonade<\/li>\n<li>Apple cider<\/li>\n<li>Cocoa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>How space food is prepared and consumed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>Eating in space is not as simple as just opening a lunchbox. The spacecraft has no refrigeration system, and therefore all food has to be \u201cshelf-stable.\u201d This means it has to be good for long periods of time. Here is how astronauts eat:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo   id-r-component\" data-pos=\"37\">\n<ul>\n<li>Freeze-dried or thermostabilized food<\/li>\n<li>Water is added to meals by a water dispenser<\/li>\n<li>A briefcase-style warmer is used to heat meals<\/li>\n<li>Packaging is designed to prevent crumbs from floating away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>According to NASA, \u201cthe food must be easy to prepare and consume in microgravity, and also provide good nutrition.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>A human touch: Comfort, culture, and choice<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/>Unlike past space missions, the crew of Artemis II could select their meals in advance, making it a more personal experience for them. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/>This personal approach to humans includes:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"47\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo   id-r-component\" data-pos=\"48\">\n<ul>\n<li>Cultural food items such as Canadian maple cookies<\/li>\n<li> Comfort foods such as cookies and spreads<\/li>\n<li> Flavours to enhance their morale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"50\"\/>Food is not just for energy, as space agencies have learned. It is emotional support. A good meal can go a long way in uplifting an astronaut\u2019s mood.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"52\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>What this means for the future of space dining<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"54\"\/>The Artemis II menu is symbolic of an emerging trend in space exploration. Space food is not just about survival; it is about sustainability, performance, and quality of life. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"56\"\/>Mars missions are on the horizon, and NASA is working hard to improve space food that is:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"58\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo   id-r-component\" data-pos=\"59\">\n<ul>\n<li>Nutritious and durable<\/li>\n<li>Convenient to prepare in space<\/li>\n<li>Enjoyable to eat to boost astronauts&#8217; morale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"60\"\/>In a sense, the Artemis II menu is symbolic of the fact that, despite being millions of kilometres away from home, a good meal still matters.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"62\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/artemis-ii-food-menu-what-will-nasa-astronauts-eat-on-their-moon-mission\/articleshow\/129882554.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>However, when you hear of food in space, the first thing that comes to mind is tubes and paste. 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