What food would you bring to space? 🥟 For the first time ever, traditional Polish pierogi are heading to the iss . Our project astronaut astro_slawosz is bringing a taste of home to orbit during Axiom Mission 4, sharing a menu inspired by Poland’s rich culinary heritage. In the words of Sławosz: “I wanted to bring a truly Polish menu to space—something that I could share with my fellow astronauts. Food is more than just nourishment; it provides comfort and a sense of connection. I knew from the start that taking Polish delicacies into orbit would be worth the effort.” But making pierogi space-ready was no easy task. The first batches kept bursting, and it took months of perfecting freeze-drying techniques with family-owned company lyofood to ensure these dumplings could survive microgravity and be rehydrated with hot water on the Space Station. The Ignis space menu includes: - Pierogi with cabbage and mushrooms - Polish leczo stew with buckwheat - Tomato soup with noodles - Apple ...