Trying "Astronaut Food" - Have You?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the topic of "astronaut food," including personal experiences with various types of food associated with space travel, such as Tang and astronaut ice cream. Participants share their thoughts on the differences between past and present astronaut food and mention where such foods can be found.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express interest in trying astronaut meals, mentioning Tang and astronaut ice cream as examples.
  • One participant recalls trying early astronaut food in school and notes that it differs significantly from current offerings, which they liken to camping food.
  • Another participant discusses the availability of frozen astronaut ice cream at theme parks and questions whether it is the same as the powdered food served by NASA.
  • There is a mention of the taste of NASA ice cream, with one participant stating it resembles the flavor but does not compare to actual ice cream.
  • Participants engage in a light-hearted discussion about mixing astronaut food with vodka to create a humorous experience of feeling weightless.
  • There is a brief exchange about the specific name of the frozen ice cream, with one participant recalling "Dippin Dots" as the correct term.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share personal anecdotes and opinions about astronaut food, but there is no consensus on the specifics of its taste or the best types available. The discussion includes both agreement on the novelty of astronaut food and differing views on its quality and preparation.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference their experiences with astronaut food from different time periods, indicating potential changes in preparation and taste over time. There is also ambiguity regarding the exact nature of the foods discussed, such as the distinction between powdered and solid forms.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to those curious about space travel, food technology, or personal experiences related to astronaut cuisine.

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Maybe I'd like to have an astronaut meal some time, complete with tang, that "astronaut ice cream" they sell at NASA Space Stations (I've never had either), and something else astronauts eat. Have you tried any "astronaut food" before? How was it?
 
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Mk said:
Maybe I'd like to have an astronaut meal some time, complete with tang, that "astronaut ice cream" they sell at NASA Space Stations (I've never had either), and something else astronauts eat. Have you tried any "astronaut food" before? How was it?

The frozen ice cream balls are sold at a lot of theme parks. Sea World, Hershey Park, Six Flags are three that I can recall besides the Nasa Space Exploratorium or whatever its called there in Clear Lake.

Tang you can get in a store. And if you want a food from a pouch you can drink a juice box of suck down a tube of anchovy paste.

If you put vodka in your juice box, you might even get drunk enough to feel weightless. To infinity and beyond, all within the confines of your own home.
 
When I was in elementary shool, I lived near NASA and the astronauts would come to my school to talk to us. I tried some of the first astronaut food, which I understand is nothing like what they have today. The food today is more like the food they have for campers.
 
The frozen ice cream balls are sold at a lot of theme parks. Sea World, Hershey Park, Six Flags are three that I can recall besides the Nasa Space Exploratorium or whatever its called there in Clear Lake.
You mean Dippin Dots? I thought that stuff at NASA was a powder or something.
 
It's like some powdery type of food but it's somewhat solid. I've tried some of the NASA ice cream and it does taste like the flavor but no-where near actual ice cream obviously.
 
Mk said:
You mean Dippin Dots?

Yep. Didn't remember the name.
 
Evo,

Houston, the Cape, or Huntsville?
 

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