Thanksgiving in space, a cosmic feast

The transcript discusses the idea of carrying human traditions, like Thanksgiving, into space. It recounts a personal experience of celebrating Thanksgiving aboard a space shuttle in 2009, highlighting the unique aspects of having a meal in zero gravity. The speaker reflects on the sense of community among astronauts and imagines how Thanksgiving might be celebrated on Mars, considering the planet's gravity.

What does the speaker suggest about human traditions as we explore space?

• They will be completely forgotten.

• They will be adapted and taken with us.

• They will be replaced by new traditions.

• They will be left behind on Earth.

How did the speaker describe their Thanksgiving meal in space?

• It consisted of irradiated and rehydrated foods.

• It was a mix of fresh and canned foods.

• It was a traditional home-cooked meal.

• It was a simple meal with no variety.

What playful activity did the astronauts engage in during their meal?

• They played a board game.

• They floated food to each other.

• They sang songs together.

• They watched a movie.

What feeling did the speaker emphasize about celebrating Thanksgiving in space?

• Isolation from Earth.

• A longing for home.

• A strong sense of community.

• A desire for more food.

How would Thanksgiving on Mars differ from that on the space station?

• The meal would be more traditional.

• The food would be fresher.

• The food would not float due to gravity.

• There would be no Thanksgiving celebration.