Thanksgiving in Space

Even though astronauts are in space, they are still human and celebrate holidays. With thanksgiving coming up, what will the astronauts eat on ISS? Well, the same thing you and I will eat: turkey, potatoes, yams, etc. The difference is they can't cook fresh food up there; it has to be sent. It's usually sent weeks, sometimes months in advance. That doesn't mean they are freeze dried all the time, though. In fact, sometimes it is better tasting than what you get in a can here on earth.

We have come a long way from squeezing food from a tube. Now, astronauts get to eat what they want. Unlike us here on earth, though, they can't keep leftovers. It is eat it or toss it. Watch this video to learn more.

Happy Thanksgiving!