Matthew Dominick, an astronaut participating in NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission on the International Space Station (ISS), has once again captivated the internet with a captivating video. This time, the astronaut shared a short clip of himself relishing a slice of orange, a rare and precious delivery from Earth. The orange arrived at the Space Station via a Russian Progress cargo spacecraft, which brought nearly three tons of supplies, including food, fuel, and other essentials, for the crew on Saturday.
Dominick posted the video on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “We recently received some fresh fruit via Прогресс and Cygnus cargo vehicles. We celebrate every bite with these infrequent treats.” The video showcases the orange slice floating effortlessly in the air due to the microgravity conditions, as Dominick skillfully catches it with his mouth.
The video highlights the unique challenges of living in space. While the majority of the food delivered to the ISS is processed and packaged, astronauts are fortunate to receive small amounts of fresh fruit, providing a welcome taste of home and a much-needed boost to their morale.
The post has garnered over 6.21 lakh views and more than 12,000 likes, with even Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacting with the word ‘Cool.’ Netizens were quick to express their reactions, with one user commenting, “I like women in space, but there has to be a practical hair length limit in such tight spaces around such sensitive components.” Another user joked, “Me when the Chef at Hibachi throws a piece of broccoli at me.”
The video serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and resilience required for human space exploration. It emphasizes the importance of delivering essential supplies, including fresh food, to support the astronauts on their long missions and ensure their well-being in the challenging environment of space. The cargo spacecraft will remain docked at the ISS for the next six months, serving as a temporary storage facility for waste before it is safely disposed of upon its return to Earth’s atmosphere.
