What are the brave astronauts aboard the International Space Station thankful for this year? Round the clock support from their international flight control team on Earth. Adorbs!
AU Editor’s Note: Yes, Thanksgiving is entirely a US-thing, but this story tickles us. Read it or be a robot, we don’t care.
Just because they’re in space doesn’t mean they can’t celebrate in style. Here’s how Thanksgiving’s going down 320 kilometres above the Earth. This is the feast the ISS crew will consume on Thanksgiving. Most of the food is dehydrated but once it’s rehydrated it will be “very delicious,” according to ISS Commander Kevin Ford.
Entree
Irradiated Smoked turkey
Sides
Cornbread
Baked beans
Russian mashed potatoes and onions
Corn
Potatoes au gratin
Candied, “thermo-stabilised” yams, combined with marshmallow creme
Dessert
Russian apple dessert
Cherry-peach cobbler
Cranberry-apple dessert
Awww, you guys! We’re thankful for your efforts in space! This glass of seasonal cranberry-peach drink with sweetener is for you. [Forbes]