Astronauts Smell Steak in Space

Ever wonder how astronauts can smell steak in space? On the International Space Station,

there’s no sizzling pan—just vacuum-sealed pouches. But when astronauts heat them up

aromas still escape into the air. And with the station’s ventilation fans constantly circulating

air the smell gets carried straight to their noses. There’s one catch:

fluid shifts in microgravity make astronauts’ noses stuffy—so flavors and smells are weaker.

That’s why space food is extra seasoned. So yes—astronauts can smell steak in space… just not

quite like on Earth.