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Time of India
4 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
ISS astronaut makes kimchi fried rice in space: Does it taste any different?
Image credits: Canva (Representative image) If you've been dreaming of going to space, one of the points to note among many is that taking and making your favourite food there, is a limited and rare possibility. Be it your mum's signature dish or a guilty pleasure, living in space requires you to suffice in some basic food for the time being. Over the years, scientists and astronauts have been working to expand the space menu with determined research and have been making gradual progress with it. Expedition 73 is the 73rd long-duration expedition sent to the International Space Station (ISS) on April 19, 2025. The crew will be returning to Earth in November, and till then, the members have been continuing science research and maintenance activities aboard the ISS. On July 24, 2025, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, a flight engineer part of the Expedition 73 crew, had a conversation with 125 participants from 39 countries in the International Space University Space Studies Program held in Seoul, South Korea this year. After hearing how the ISU attendees had been enjoying the local Korean cuisine, Kim shared his own experience of making kimchi fried rice aboard the ISS and how it tasted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo "They've been enjoying some Korean cuisine. Did you take any Korean cuisine with you to the space station?" asked a person to Kim. "Annyeonghaseyo (hello), I did, of course," began Kim. "I had a cargo mission come up that had some of my most favorite foods. So of course I had kimchi brought up. I had gochujang, which is a red pepper paste, and I had rice come up. So with those ingredients, and of course, some Spam, I was able to make my own space version of kimchi fried rice." How did it taste? Well, according to the astronaut, it wasn't as good as he could make it at home on Earth. However, in space, they have to work with the best they've got, and he "really, really enjoyed it." Image credits: X Kim, 41, is known to share his culinary experiments in space on X (formerly Twitter). Previously, the astronaut with a following of 71.4K had shared a post on making sushi in space with gochujang, fish, spam, rice and wasabi. However, in order to plate the Japanese dish, they had to make use of orient tape so that the sushi wouldn't float away. Recently, he and his crew members also shared a meal with the Axiom 4 crew, where they had shrimp cocktails and crackers for starters, savoury chicken and beef fajitas for the main course and a cake made from sweet bread, condensed milk and walnuts for dessert. Why does food taste different in space? Image credits: X/@JonnyKimUSA Be it kimchi fried rice or sushi, according to astronauts, the food in space does not taste similar to Earth, even with the same ingredients. Why so? One of the primary reasons, as per NASA , is fluid shift. From the early 1960s, astronauts found that their taste buds were not as effective in space as on Earth. This is because fluids in the body are affected by the reduced gravity conditions. While on Earth, gravity pulls the fluid into our legs; in space, it is equally distributed in the body, thus affecting the ability to smell and taste. Additionally, in the confines of a small space like the space station, the food competes with other odours such as body odours, machinery and more and could thus 'dull' the sense of taste.
NDTV
14-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
Shubhanshu Shukla's Photo Op At Space Station Ahead Of Homecoming
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and fellow astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) participated in a photo session ahead of the scheduled homecoming of the Axiom mission crew members. The images show members of both Axiom Mission 4 and Expedition 73 smiling and posing in their flight suits. In the photos, eight astronauts representing the United States, India, Japan, Hungary, and Poland, are seen standing shoulder to shoulder, and posing for the camera. Sharing the photos online, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim said that the team used a wall-mounted tripod and a time-lapse camera to capture the images. "We don't get in our flight suits often, but chance had us all decked out so we took advantage and took some photos with our new crewmates. In this picture we have eight astronauts representing the United States, Japan, India, Hungary and Poland. It's been a pleasure getting to know and work with these professionals, and it's been amazing to watch the ground collaboration for research between our partner nations. If you've ever wondered how we take these photos, we set a camera time-lapse on a wall mounted tripod with a quick interval," he said on social media platform X. We don't get in our flight suits often, but chance had us all decked out so we took advantage and took some photos with our new crewmates. In this picture we have eight astronauts representing the United States, Japan, India, Hungary and Poland. It's been a pleasure getting to... — Jonny Kim (@JonnyKimUSA) July 13, 2025 The Axiom Mission 4 crew, set to undock from the ISS today, July 14, at 4:30 PM IST, includes Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland, and HUNOR (Hungarian to Orbit) astronaut Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Shukla and three crew members lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 25. They docked with the space station on June 26. Weather permitting, their spacecraft will safely splash down on July 15. ISRO has confirmed that the splashdown is scheduled for 3:00 PM IST on July 15, 2025.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Excitement in the air as Shubhanshu Shukla and crew pose ahead of their much-awaited homecoming.
Heading the group, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla stands with his colleagues on the International Space Station to pose for some special photographs in preparation for the return of Axiom's crew. In the photographs the crew members in the Axiom Mission 4 and Expedition 73 pose with smiles while wearing their official flight outfits. In the images there are eight astronauts from the U.S., India , Japan, Hungary and Poland are seen in close proximity, taking selfies and creating memories. The photos were posted online. NASA astronaut Jonny Kim revealed that the team employed an unmounted wall tripod as well as a time-lapse camera to take the photos. "We do not wear uniforms often but a chance compelled us to get fully dressed up, so we jumped on the opportunity and took a few pictures with our new crew members. In this photo we see eight astronauts from their countries: the United States, Japan, India, Hungary and Poland. It's been an honor to work and get to know the experts, and it's been thrilling to witness the collaboration on the ground between our countries. If you've ever wondered how we get the photos using a camera, we set up a time-lapse using the wall with a tripod that has an interval of just a few seconds," he said on the social platforms X. The Axiom Mission 4 crew scheduled to disengage from ISS today on July 14 at 4:30 pm IST The crew comprises Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space. Shukla along with three other crew members took off on their launch at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the 25th of June. If conditions are favorable their spacecraft is safe to crash into the earth on July 15. ISRO is confirmed to have the spilldown will be scheduled for 3:00 pm IST on the 15th of July 2025.
Digital Trends
14-07-2025
- Science
- Digital Trends
This NASA astronaut manages to make vacuuming look kinda cool
Vacuuming is a bit of a chore at the best of times, which is why many people have a robot to do it for them, or even pay someone else to take care of it. But on the International Space Station (ISS), there are no robots or cleaners that can step in, which means the astronauts have to do it themselves. But heck, it looks like a whole lot of fun. NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has just shared a video showing how they use a vacuum cleaner in space. How do we clean in space? Similar to how we clean on Earth, but weightlessness has some extra challenges. — Jonny Kim (@JonnyKimUSA) July 11, 2025 Thanks to microgravity, there's no lifting or pulling (or possibly pushing) a machine. Instead, as Kim demonstrates in his video, you just clip the cleaner to your pants before floating off around the station to perform the task in hand. But that same microgravity means that the dust doesn't settle anywhere, so what then? Kim explains the process. Recommended Videos The American astronaut, who arrived at the station in April on his first orbital mission, says they clean the station using a 'pretty standard vacuum cleaner that you'd find on Earth,' but notes that the particles just float around in the weightless conditions. 'Luckily, we have an environmental control system that's got fans and diffusers and HEPA filters and so most of the dust tends to collect in these areas,' Kim explains. It means that instead of looking like a goof and vacuuming the air, all you do is run the vacuum over the filters and other devices to suck up the trapped dust. Responding to a comment to his post asking why he's using a mains-connected vacuum and not a battery-powered one, Kim says that while cordless vacuums are available on the ISS, the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries don't last long enough to clean the entire facility. 'The International Space Station is not just a place where we conduct research on behalf of institutions across the world, but it's also our home for long periods of time,' Kim says. 'And like any home, you have to keep it clean and tidy, so we distribute these chores across crew members and one of these chores is vacuuming.' Interested in watching other videos showing daily life aboard the ISS, including how to use the bathroom? Then check out these videos made by the astronauts themselves over the years.
NDTV
12-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
From Shrimp Cocktails To Cake: NASA Astronaut Offers A Glimpse Into Dining In Space
In the vast expanse of the International Space Station (ISS), food isn't just fuel - it's a shared experience, a cultural bridge, and, occasionally, a source of joy. For NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, one such moment stood out: an evening meal that brought together astronauts from various corners of the world during the Ax-4 mission. Kim shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter), "One of the most unforgettable evenings I've experienced on this mission was sharing a meal with new friends, Ax-4, aboard the International Space Station." The occasion was more than just a simple dinner - it was a celebration of human connection, diversity, and cuisine. Kim added, "We swapped stories and marvelled at how people from diverse backgrounds and nations came together to represent humanity in space." Despite the many limitations of space food, the team aboard the ISS managed to put together a hearty spread. The evening began with an appetiser, which included "rehydrated shrimp cocktails and crackers." While it may not match the presentation of an Earth-bound seafood platter, the dish offered a familiar taste of home and set the tone for the night. Rehydrated meals are a staple in space dining, where water is added to freeze-dried components to restore texture and flavour. The main course was satisfying. "Our main course featured savoury chicken and beef fajitas," Kim wrote. And no meal - even one in space - is complete without dessert. "The cosmonauts capped the night with a delicious cake made from sweet bread, condensed milk, and walnuts," Kim added. Take a look: One of the most unforgettable evenings I've experienced on this mission was sharing a meal with new friends, Ax-4, aboard the International @Space_Station. We swapped stories and marveled at how people from diverse backgrounds and nations came together to represent humanity in… — Jonny Kim (@JonnyKimUSA) July 10, 2025 This wasn't the first time the ISS crew showcased their culinary creativity. Back in June, Kim shared another post on X, offering a glimpse into a unique celebration in orbit. When a fellow astronaut confessed to craving sushi, the crew banded together to recreate a version of the Japanese classic using onboard supplies. "Space sushi" was born - crafted from rice, Spam, fish, gochujang (spicy Korean chilli paste), and a dash of wasabi for an extra kick. Click here to read more. In a place where resources are limited and routines are strict, these shared meals serve as a powerful reminder that even in space, food can bring people together.
