UberEats food is now considered out-of-this world, after the company announced that they had shipped a food order for the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday.
To hand deliver Japanese canned food to astronauts on board the ISS, Yusaka Maeawa (a Japanese entrepreneur) joined the company.
Delivery was completed on December 11, at 9:40 ET. The shipment had traveled 248 mile and travelled 8 hours and 34 mins since Maezawa left Earth.
You can choose from boiled mackerel with miso or beef bowl in sweet sauce. Also, you may enjoy simmered chicken and bamboo shoots, braised pork, and simmered chicken.
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UberEats teamed up with Yusaka Maeawa (left), the Japanese entrepreneur who launched to the ISS last week, to hand deliver canned Japanese dishes to the astronauts aboard the ship
Dara Khosrowshahi is Uber’s CEO. She stated in a statement that she had made a small handoff to Yusaku Maezawa and one big delivery for Uber Eats.
“We are overjoyed to have made our first successful space delivery. We aim to make it possible for people to go anyplace and to get everything, which is why we are proud to be serving the International Space Station astronauts.
“Yusaku Maezawa gives a thumbs-up on the delivery. It took slightly longer than usual (30 minutes) to arrive.
Maezawa and his assistant, Yozo Hirano (film producer), took off for the ISS from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on December 11, at 2:30 AM ET.
Delivery was completed on December 11. It had traveled 248 mile and taken eight hours and 34 mins since Maezawa’s return from Earth.
You can choose from boiled mackerel, sweet-sauce beef, braised pork and simmered chicken.
It will take them 12 days to reach the orbiting giant laboratory.
Maezawa, speaking from the ISS, spoke to The Associate Press Monday and said that the ‘amazing experience’ was well worth the money.
Maezawa stated that even though Maezawa had imagined his mission before the flight, the realisation of space travel struck him.
He said, “Once you’re in space, it’s worth it.” This was his first interview with the AP since he arrived at station. “And this incredible experience will bring you something.”
Maezawa (46) and YozoHirano (36) are the first self-paying tourists that have visited the space station since 2009. Asked about reports claiming that he paid over $80 million for a 12-day mission, Maezawa said he couldn´t disclose the contract sum but admitted that he paid ‘pretty much’ that amount.
Maezawa reacted to criticisms from others who doubted his choice to use money for space travel to support people back home on Earth. He said that those criticizing him are probably those who’ve never been there.
He stated that the most unforgettable moments for him were the time he saw Soyuz’s International Space Station just before docking and then when he entered his vehicle after docking.
Maezawa and his assistant, Yozo Hirano (film producer), took off for the ISS with their film producer, Yozo, on December 11, at 2:30 AM ET, from Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
Although he admitted space tourism is not for everyone, he added that there are other risks involved.
He told the AP that although it was still quite expensive, it wasn’t just about money. It can take time for your body adjust to this environment, and training for emergencies may take several months. It’s not possible for anyone who has the time or is physically fit, and can afford it. But we don´t know if that is still going to be the case in 10 years, 20 years´ time.’
Maezawa stated to the AP that he had felt a little motion sickness, and that it made it hard to sleep. He also said future astronauts should know the five-day time frame required to get used to feeling motion sick in space.
Maezawa, speaking from the ISS, spoke to The Associate Press Monday. He rejected critics from people who questioned the decision to spend a lot of money for a trip the International Space Station. However, he said that the ‘amazing experience’ was well worth the expense.
Even though he acknowledged the difficulty of taking a nap, he said that it was still possible.
“I’m not getting enough sleep to tell the truth. He stated that although a sleeping bag was provided, it is hot and he doesn’t use it.
He was pleased with his long trip.
Maezawa said that twelve days seemed to be the right amount. “I’m getting over my motion sickness to enjoy the rest of the days. Japan is something I miss and will be returning to Japan on the 20th. When I get back, I will be craving sushi.
Hirano was also filming the mission. Maezawa and Hirano blasted off to the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz Spacecraft with Russian Cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin.