The taste of space is about to get a major upgrade! Astronaut Sophie Adenot will soon be dining on a Michelin-star menu crafted by celebrated French chef Anne-Sophie Pic. Imagine enjoying "Foie gras cream on toasted brioche" and "Lobster bisque with crab and caraway" while floating in the International Space Station (ISS) next year!

Adenot, who will be making her first journey to space, wants to feel connected to her French roots, and Pic's gourmet dishes are designed to do just that. The European Space Agency (ESA) is calling this venture "a pinch of France in space." With a menu featuring four starters, two main courses, and two desserts, it's a culinary adventure unlike any other.

Pic is known for holding the most Michelin stars of any female chef, boasting a total of 10. She describes this project as an amazing challenge that stretches the limits of cooking, taking into account the strict space food regulations that ensure food must be lightweight, crumb-free, and able to last for at least two years.

Adenot celebrates these special meals because they create a chance for crew bonding aboard the ISS, sharing flavorful experiences with colleagues. The tasting session held in Paris helped finalize an out-of-this-world meal plan that promises to bring some much-needed luxury and connection from Earth to space.

Get ready for a whole new realm of space cuisine!