Dinner in Space!

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Dinner in Space!

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Feb 4, 2010

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Let's say you're an astronaut: Each day you wake up, conduct research and make adjustments to your orbit. Eventually you grab some chow -- but what kind of food do you eat, and why? Join Robert and Allison as they explore the science behind space food. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 4, 2010

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