Thanksgiving in Space: How NASA Astronauts Celebrate the Holiday Beyond Earth

A fascinating look at how astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have celebrated Thanksgiving over the years. From rehydrated turkey dinners to video calls with loved ones back on Earth, this story could explore the creative ways humans bring traditions into the most unconventional settings.

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0:00 Introduction
0:34 A Tradition Reimagined in Orbit
1:00 The First Thanksgiving in Space
1:35 NASA’s Prepared Feast
2:20 The Challenges of Dining in Space
3:00 The Psychological Importance of Thanksgiving in Space
3:35 International Thanksgiving
4:02 A Moment of Gratitude
5:02 The Human Spirit in Space
5:55 Space Food Evolution: A Thanksgiving Revolution
7:00 Gratitude Among the Stars
7:52 The Future of Thanksgiving in Space
8:50 Outro