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Chinese astronauts enjoy meat feast in first-ever space barbecue

Chinese astronauts at the Tiangong Space Station cook with special in-orbit barbecue.

Emily Chan

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station managed to barbecue food in orbit for the first time, using a hot-air oven. The “space kitchen” upgrade, delivered by Shenzhou-21, allowed the crew to roast items like chicken wings and steak. The feat marks a significant step in China’s space programme that allows astronauts to actually cook food rather than just reheating meals.

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