Astronauts are rightly admired all over the world as the ultimate explorers, the daring men and women who go beyond the limits of our cozy home and into the unknown for the sake of discovery. The word itself, ‘astronaut,’ harbors the romantic ideals of their profession, meaning literally “sailor of the stars,” or “star-sailor.” That’s quite a picture. While astronauts are far from sailing through stars, they have reached boundaries that lie outside of what we had thought possible just barely a few decades ago, and they keep pushing. Their job is dangerous, as the universe, ripe for discovery as … Continue reading Does Space Really Smell Like Fried Steak? Astronauts Debunk The Myths