Hello from orbit! This Mid-Autumn Festival, the Shenzhou-20 crew aboard the Chinese mainland’s space station is trading up their usual space chow for something extra special. 🚀✨
Imagine floating in microgravity while snacking on mushrooms, tofu rolls and shrimp balls—yes, real home flavors in zero-G! They even have special space mooncakes and osmanthus cheese rice cake, giving a sweet nod to the festival’s signature dessert. 🥮🌸
Hearty meat lovers, rejoice! The menu packs braised pork, spicy lamb and black pepper beef. These dishes are boosted with extra umami and adjusted for space-friendly prep—no messy gravy, but all the comfort of your favorite home-cooked meals. 🍖🔥
Celebrating from 400 km above Earth, the crew is feeling connected to South and Southeast Asia’s vibrant customs. Whether they’re sharing virtual wishes with family back home or gazing at the “space moon,” traditions live on across galaxies. 🌕💌
Tech note: Space meals use special packaging to lock in freshness and keep crumbs at bay—essential for protecting sensitive onboard equipment. It’s proof that science and culture can come together, even in orbit! 🛰️🔬
So next time you snack on mooncakes at your Mid-Autumn gathering, send a thought to the Shenzhou-20 team cruising above. Who knew festival food could be this out-of-this-world? 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
