Five Chains

 

Last night we watched the crew of the Artemis II return to earth after eleven days in space. It was a lot like watching paint dry, which is exactly how I remember the Apollo moon missions some 50 or 60 years ago. That’s kind of how NASA rolls. If absolutely nothing has happened for two hours or more, things are going well. If things go badly, they go badly pretty fast. Just like with the Apollo missions, I’m obsessing about the onboard menu. Only this time, it isn’t Tang and Space Food Sticks. The crew of the Artemis II enjoyed BBQ beef brisket, mac & cheese, and broccoli au gratin. Because stored water still tastes stale, they had several add-water-and-stir beverage options. They ate lots of tortillas, because other breads leave crumbs floating around. The crew tasted and approved all the dishes before they left, which is probably another big improvement over the Apollo fare.