The corned beef sandwich incident, a snack in space

The corned beef sandwich incident, a snack in space

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Other, Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How did John Young's actions with the sandwich affect his career in NASA?

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What lesson did John Young learn from the corned beef sandwich incident for his future missions?

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