NASA organizes picnic with the final shuttle astronauts

William Atkins
Tuesday, 12 July 2011 22:40

Science - Space

Everyone around the world can come together for a 'virtual' picnic provided by NASA in honor of the last space shuttle mission, the STS-135 flight with the four-person crew of the space shuttle Atlantis.

On July 14, 2011, you can virtually join with the STS-135 crew for a picnic of the 'All-American Meal' -- whether you're in the United States, Australia, Japan, Russia, Canada, or any place else you might be on this planet or above it.

Food scientists at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where the astronauts train, have prepared a special 'All-American Meal' for the STS-135 space shuttle crew.

They will be eating their picnic meal onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

On Thursday, July 14, 2011, the space shuttle crew, probably joined with the ISS crew, will be enjoying grilled chicken, barbecue brisket, baked beans, and southwestern corn, all from the kitchen of NASA.

These food scientists at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) created the recipes, and you can join in this summer-time feast.

Michele Perchonok is the manager of the shuttle food system for NASA at JSC. She stated, "Since the mission is in July, we thought it would be fun to have a typical summer meal often enjoyed in our backyards with friends and family.' [NASA (July 11, 2011): 'NASA Invites Public To "Virtual Dinner" With Final Shuttle Crew']

Page two tells you where to find these NASA recipes especially made for you and the STS-135 crew.