On the International Space Station, the crew - including Sergey Prokopyev - will share a holiday meal of turkey, stuffing, candied yams and spicy pound cake and call home to speak with loved ones on Earth.
The meal was prepared in Houston, where scientists assemble the food and then dehydrate, radiate or thermostabilize (similar to canning) it to prevent it from spoiling,
Packaged in individual vacuum-sealed bags, which are carried into orbit and kept safe in a locker until Thanksgiving. The food is prepared on the ISS by adding hot water or putting it in a small warming oven.
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