Artemis II Menu Unveiled: 189 Items Including Beef Brisket and Five Hot Sauces

The Artemis II mission menu features 189 unique items developed to support crew health and performance.

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Astronauts have access to more than 10 beverages including coffee, green tea, and mango-peach smoothie.

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Food items include tortillas, breakfast sausage, vegetable quiche, mac and cheese, and barbecued beef brisket.

There are five different hot sauces and a variety of spreads, jams, and desserts.

The menu was crafted with direct astronaut input and balances nutritional needs with spacecraft restrictions.

Tortillas are a practical staple because they create far fewer crumbs than bread.

NASA packed 58 tortillas for Artemis II.

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Astronauts will consume 43 cups of coffee over 10 days.

Artemis II can serve warm meals thanks to a briefcase-style food warmer.

Social media users compared the menu to a 10-day fine-dining experience.

Artemis II has no option for resupply or refrigeration, so all meals must be shelf-stable.

“The NASA Artemis II mission is approaching its launch, which, if weather conditions permit, will take place this Wednesday”

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Food experts worked with the crew to balance caloric needs and mission constraints.

Preparation methods minimize crumbs and particulates.

Crew members provided direct input during preflight testing.

The available menu changes based on flight phase.

The menu reflects nutritional planning and cultural identity.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has five Canadian food products to remind him of home.

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NASA's social media post highlighted Texas-themed items.

Space food serves as more than sustenance; it is a comfort and connection to Earth.