A veteran NASA astronaut who flew to orbit more than seven months ago with two Russians is preparing to return to Earth. Don Pettit, who arrived Sept. 11, 2024 for his third-ever stint at the ...

the introduction of a refrigerator on missions in the 1970s helped usher in a broader menu. Conduction ovens also help astronauts to avoid the boredom of room-temperature foods. Some space food is ...