October 13, 2005

China Astronauts Have Their First Breakfast In Orbit

The Chinese astronauts that began their flight aboard the Shenzhou-6 spaceship on Wednesday have a special food heating device. China's first astronaut Yang Liwei had no such device when he performed his flight two years ago.

According to Chinese television, Fei Junlung and Hei Hashen had a breakfast of fruits, cookies and water after they reached the orbit. The Chinese astronauts have convenient eating utensils, including special trays that fix cans and plastic packages with food. Individual preferences of the two pilots of Shenzhou-6 were also taken into account when their menu was being prepared.

An official of the Chinese space programme said there are also Chinese original dishes in the menu - "yuxiang rousi" (pork with fish flavour) and "gungbao jiding" (slices of chicken with peanuts).

Naturally, the Chinese space crewmembers can drink their favourite green tea without limit.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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