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flag Chinese astronauts cooked fresh chicken wings and steaks in space using a new oven, marking first in-orbit meal prep.

flag Chinese astronauts aboard their space station successfully cooked chicken wings and steaks using a new oven delivered by the Shenzhou-21 mission, marking the first time fresh, cooked meals have been prepared in orbit. flag The oven, designed for microgravity, features precise temperature control, smoke-free operation, and air purification, and has been tested for 500 cycles. flag The meal, shared among six crew members, is part of expanded food options—over 190 items with a 10-day menu cycle—allowing fresh cooking of meats, vegetables, and baked goods. flag The station also grew 4.5 kg of lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and sweet potatoes using regenerative soil and advanced water systems, supporting nutrition and morale.

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