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Astronauts lap up Malaysian food to mark Ramadan end
Korolyov, Russia (AFP) Oct 16, 2007 Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) recounted Tuesday how they tucked into Malaysian home cooking to mark the end of Ramadan this weekend. "I shared my Malaysian food with the crew. I'm happy and I'm glad that they liked my food and I feel at home," said Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, the first Malaysian in space, in a video link-up with mission control outside Moscow. Peggy Whitson, who is set to become the first female commander of the ISS from Friday, said the exotic offering went down well on the permanently manned station. "We really liked the Malaysian food. My favorite was dried mango," she said. Whitson said she didn't expect to be needing a fierce-looking whip given to her as a gift just before take-off October 10 from the Baikonur base in ex-Soviet Kazakhstan. "I haven't had to use my whip yet. These guys are great. It's been great working with them, they're true professionals," she said, laughing. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Space Tourism, Space Transport and Space Exploration News 
NASA Helps Wipe Away Worries About Germs
Troy MI (SPX) Sep 21, 2007Fresh fruits and vegetables have been in demand by orbiting astronauts since the early days of the space shuttle. But fresh produce can create a queasy bouquet in a closed space environment as it ages past its prime. NASA has helped develop a product that thoroughly cleanses fruits and vegetables being sent into space, helping to increase their shelf life. Meanwhile, this product is ripe for the picking for consumers on Earth. |
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