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The camaraderie between American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts led to amusing exchanges, including a memorable incident involving vodka and borscht. During a joint television event, a cosmonaut offered the American astronauts tubes labeled "vodka," only for them to discover it was actually borscht. Such lighthearted moments showcased the humanity behind the formidable task of space exploration, even in the context of food.
The Current State of Space Cuisine
By the 1990s, the variety of food available for astronauts had expanded significantly, featuring items like M&M's, fresh fruit, and even pizza. Interestingly, Tang remained a staple, with NASA confirming its inclusion in various missions as recently as 2008, albeit always in crystal form.