Corned Beef Sandwich Smuggled Into Space

Posted by samzenpus on Thursday February 18, 2010 @05:27AM from the take-me-to-your-reuben dept.

astroengine writes "In 1965, the first manned Gemini mission launched, carrying Gus Grissom and John Young into space. Obviously unimpressed with the NASA rations they had in the spaceship, Young whipped out a fresh deli-bought corned beef sandwich while in orbit. Although surprised, Commander Grissom had a bite of the sandwich and both astronauts commented on how strong it smelled. This high-jinx landed Young in some hot water however, annoying NASA, Congress and the media. But the pair did learn something valuable from the experience: deli sandwiches fall apart in the absence of gravity."

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As cool as these guys were before.. by bsDaemon · 2010-02-19 00:53 · Score: 3, Insightful

As cool as these guys were before I had heard of this story, anyone who earns a mention as having annoyed "NASA, Congress and the Media" jumps 10 points in book. Good cricket, sirs... good cricket.