(Sebastian)
We spoke to an astronaut on a Skype chat. His name was Commander Michael
Fossum, and he has been on the International Space Station (ISS) 3 times. He’s even done space walks. Did you know that astronauts dehydrate their
food (before they launch), and drink their pee to rehydrate it? But first they purify the water (Whew!). 
(Juan
Esteban) When we spoke to Commander Fossum (an ex-ISS Commander) on Skype, I
discovered many things. One thing I learned was that their food is dehydrated,
which means that before the food goes up to space they take all the water
out. Another thing I learned was that
they have to put very hot water in the package and let it rest for about 10 –
15 minutes. I also learned that in case
of an evacuation they have to gather all the crew in one place and, if it is
possible, they have to locate and fix the leak or fail. If it’s not possible,
then they have to leave in the Soyuz capsule.
(Jose
Miguel) He also said that when you are in the Soyuz capsule you get so squished
because it’s so small.
(Julia) Astronauts
have to be careful in space, but they also have fun!
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