Pierogi in Space

Science & Exploration Pierogi in space 14/02/2025 6741 views 37 likes In a first for space cuisine, ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski will bring pierogi, the traditional Polish dumplings, to the International Space Station during the upcoming Axiom Mission 4. Sławosz is bringing a taste of home to space with a special menu created together with a celebrity chef and a family-owned company in Poland. The food selection includes pierogi stuffed with cabbage and mushrooms, tomato soup with noodles, Polish “leczo” stew with buckwheat, and apple crumble for dessert. Taste of Poland in space Any food delivered to the International Space Station must be crumb-free, lightweight and keep for at least 24 months. Types of food in space: infographic Most of the space menu consists of canned or freeze-dried meals in plastic packages. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a luxury, only available when a spacecraft arrives with new supplies. Bonus food catered for specific crew members m ... Read full article.