# @europeanspaceagency on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DK6sN5aNrhg
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35582112-europeanspaceagency-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-15T09:50:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** J.L.Lopez (@xandler80) — https://gondola.cc/xandler80

## Caption

Sunday lunch ideas… but make it space approved 🥬

When raphael_astro launches to the iss, he’ll carry more than just scientific experiments — he’s also bringing two comforting Belgian classics that remind him of home. 

As part of our “bonus food” tradition, Raphaël has chosen:

- Belgian Endive with Ham Gratin:  A Flemish favourite, reimagined by chef Wouter Keersmaekers with ingredients from across Belgium — endive from Brussels, ham from Flanders and Orval cheese from Wallonia. A creamy nod to his mum’s cooking and a delicious symbol of national unity.

- Boulets à la Liégeoise: Iconic Liège-style meatballs in a sweet-and-sour sauce with Sirop de Liège, adapted for space by chef Frédéric Lambert and Maureen Cézar. A warm taste of Walloon tradition – minus the fries, but full of flavour.

“These are simple dishes I know well,” says Raphaël. “They’ll help me feel a bit like I’m at home, even while floating in orbit.”

Swipe to see the space-friendly versions of these comforting meals, crafted with care and love from Earth — and maybe take some inspiration for your own Sunday table.

📸 europeanspaceagency 
📸 belspo_ / ESA

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| ESA - European Space Agency | @europeanspaceagency | https://gondola.cc/europeanspaceagency | Government Organization |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Producer |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Editor |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Social Media Manager |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Publisher |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Copywriter |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Community Manager |

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