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Go to topicA compilation of material which shows ESA astronauts eating in space. Features Thomas Reiter [Euromir '95] and Ulf Merbold euromir '94]. Ch1: English commentary by Thomas Reiter Ch2: Natural sound: German explanation by Thomas Reiter Ch3: English commentary by Thomas Reiter Ch4: Natural sound: German explanation by Thomas Reiter During footage of Ulf Merbold, there is no commentary, only natural sound.