Ko San, a 30-year-old computer science engineer, will take kimchi along with him when he flies to the International Space Station next month aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.
San, who beat out 36,000 contestants for the honor of becoming South Korea’s first astronaut, is scheduled for an April 8 launch to the orbiting outpost. He will conduct experiments aboard the station for 10 days.
The International Herald Tribune reports that Korean scientists have spent millions of dollars developing kimchi and nine other Korean foods suitable for space travel.
“This will greatly help my mission. When you’re working in space-like conditions and aren’t feeling too well, you miss Korean food,” Ko said. “Since I am taking kimchi with me, this will help cultural exchanges in space.”
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