What do two astronauts eat in space?
Cao Ping, Deputy Director of Food Nutrition Research Office of Astronaut Center:
During the 33-day mission, the astronauts' food was richer than the previous Shenzhou 9 and Shenzhou 10, exceeding 100.
During the autonomous flight of Shenzhou XI, astronauts may have a bad appetite, so they will be equipped with light food, such as porridge.
After officially entering Tiangong-2, astronauts can enjoy three meals a day just like at home. Dining time is synchronized with the ground, including six categories of products such as staple food and non-staple food, as well as traditional dishes such as sauce beef and fish-flavored shredded pork. The menu will not be repeated for five days.
Not only delicious dishes, but also astronauts can enjoy desserts. For example, space ice cream looks like white foam, dry and hard, but it is said that it tastes good in your mouth.
The shelf life of space food is generally more than one year, but it is safe and reliable without preservatives. It can provide enough energy and nutrition for astronauts while it is delicious.
In order to make astronauts eat hot meals, Tiangong-2 is equipped with a special food heater. The astronauts' drinking water has also been disinfected in a special way, which can ensure the quality for a long time.
What are the two astronauts "playing" in space?
Astronaut Chen Dong:
The work and rest of this task will adopt "6+ 1" mode, that is, every 6 days of work, there will be 1 day of rest.
Every night from 8: 00 to 10 is the astronaut's maneuver time, and he can make free entertainment and personal arrangements. Personal leisure is personalized and configured according to your own needs and preferences. You can also take photos and listen to music. Privacy will be protected.
This is my first space mission. I will cherish every moment in space. I will definitely look at the beautiful scenery outside the window, the beautiful earth and my motherland, and I will try my best to do something that the ground can't do. If I have time, I will look at photos of my family and comrades-in-arms, watch movies, listen to music and keep a diary. I am really looking forward to it! In short, it is meticulous work, healthy life and weightless enjoyment.