Elizabeth Howell (she/her), Ph.D., was a staff writer in the spaceflight channel between 2022 and 2024 specializing in Canadian space news. She was contributing writer for Space.com for 10 years from 2012 to 2024.
'An incredible privilege and responsibility': Artemis 2's Christina Koch is ready to become the 1st woman to fly around the moonNASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts are 'fortunate' to have a private space toilet — Apollo crews pooped in plastic bagsBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsSign up to our monthly entertainment newsletter to keep up with all our coverage of the latest sci-fi and space movies, tv shows, games and books.
Discover this week's must-see night sky events, moon phases, and stunning astrophotos. Sign up for our skywatching newsletter and explore the universe with us!Space.com's Sci-Fi Reader's Club. Read a sci-fi short story every month and join a virtual community of fellow science fiction fans!How do you eat on the way to the moon, in a spacecraft that doesn't have a fridge or a stove?NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts are 'fortunate' to have a private space toilet — Apollo crews pooped in plastic bags The Artemis 2 prime and backup crews practice eating in a simulator. From left: Jenni Gibbons, backup crew ; Victor Glover, prime crew and Christina Koch, prime crew .."The crew uses Orion's potable water dispenser to rehydrate foods and beverages and a compact, briefcase-style food warmer to heat meals as needed," NASA added. While the moon crew has a packed schedule testing Orion and performing lunar observations, meal time will be allocated for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aside from the food, the astronauts can have up to"two flavored beverages" a day, which could include coffee for the ones used to a caffeine fix.'s menu had to reset their expectations, because the orbiting lab features refrigeration. In addition, the orbiting lab is in, within easy reach of cargo ships ferrying fruit, vegetables and other perishables. No freighters will meet up with Artemis 2 in deep space, however.Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors As a result,"Artemis 2 uses a fixed, pre-selected menu designed for a self-contained space vehicle with no resupply," NASA officials said. However, the astronauts had ample time to weigh in on their preferred meals."Crew members sample, evaluate and rate all foods on the standard menu during preflight testing, and their preferences are balanced with nutritional requirements and what Orion can accommodate." The Artemis 2 crew tests food options in a lab at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Sitting at the table, from left: Jeremy Hansen , Victor Glover , Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman .NASA offered some flexibility in packing. Each Artemis 2 container has about two to three days' worth of food, allowing astronauts to pick from a few options during the mission while only opening one box. There will be some limitations depending on what Orion is doing, however. Hansen added that mealtimes are a great opportunity for the crew to come together as a community. He's looking forward to enjoying"that necessary thing you have to do, the thing that you should be grateful for" because sharing mealtimes with his friends and family"has always been meaningful for me." Elizabeth Howell , Ph.D., was a staff writer in the spaceflight channel between 2022 and 2024 specializing in Canadian space news. She was contributing writer for Space.com for 10 years from 2012 to 2024. Elizabeth's reporting includes multiple exclusives with the White House, leading world coverage about a lost-and-found space tomato on the International Space Station, witnessing five human spaceflight launches on two continents, flying parabolic, working inside a spacesuit, and participating in a simulated Mars mission. Her latest book,"Why Am I Taller?" is co-written with astronaut Dave Williams.NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts are 'fortunate' to have a private space toilet — Apollo crews pooped in plastic bags
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