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M&M's: Astronauts' Beloved Space Snack Since 1981

7/28/2025

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NASA meticulously curates astronaut diets for space missions, ensuring that every food and drink is suited for the cosmos. Since their debut in 1981, M&M's have been a beloved snack, celebrated for their size and protective coating. These "candy-coated chocolates" became a morale booster, cherished by astronauts until the last shuttle launch in 2011.

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NASA meticulously curates astronaut diets for space missions, ensuring that every food and drink is suited for the cosmos. Since their debut in 1981, M&M's have been a beloved snack, celebrated for their size and protective coating. These "candy-coated chocolates" became a morale booster, cherished by astronauts until the last shuttle launch in 2011.