The corned beef sandwich incident, a snack in space

In the 1960s, space food was designed to minimize risks like floating crumbs. During the Gemini 3 mission, astronaut John Young smuggled a corned beef sandwich into space, risking equipment damage. Despite the potential danger, the incident did not harm Young's career, and he later participated in the Apollo 16 mission, walking on the moon. The video highlights the challenges of space food and the humorous yet serious consequences of Young's actions.

What unusual item is mentioned as being present in space along with deadly debris and cosmic rays?

• A slice of pizza

• A bottle of soda

• A corned beef sandwich

• A chocolate bar

Why did NASA package space food in utilitarian packages or tubes during the 1960s?

• To make it more nutritious

• To save space

• To make it taste better

• To prevent crumbs from floating

What did astronaut John Young do during the Gemini 3 mission that was against protocol?

• He used a cell phone

• He played music

• He brought a corned beef sandwich

• He took a nap

What was the reaction of NASA and Congress to John Young's actions?

• They reprimanded him

• They rewarded him

• They found it amusing

• They ignored it

What significant achievement did John Young accomplish later in his career?

• He invented a new spacecraft

• He discovered a new planet

• He walked on the moon

• He became the first man in space