What Food Is Not Allowed in Space and Why?
                                
                                
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                                In 1965, astronaut John Young famously smuggled a corned beef sandwich onto the Gemini 3 mission, only for it to be banned shortly after due to floating crumbs. This incident perfectly illustrates why certain everyday foods are strictly forbidden in the weightless environment of space.