The fist Scandinavian in space, Christer Fuglesang (Norwegian father, Swedish mother), took some local food along on his trip to the International Space Station (ISS). Mr. Fuglesang served dried moose meat to his fellow astronauts, who reportedly were happy with the taste of real Scandinavian wildlife food. If the taste is conceived as different in weightless condition compared to more normal circumstances is unknown.
Mr. Fuglesang in space (eating moose-meat?)Fuglesang was part of a crew that travelled to the ISS on NASA’s Discovery space shuttle in early December 2006, to do repairs on the station and conduct research experiments.
His surname Fuglesang means bird song in Norwegian.
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