# Astronaut-Inspired Food Tubes In Moscow, Russia You Can Buy Space Food in Vending Machines By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-food References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/weird-food/russia-is-selling-cosmonaut-food-in-vending-machines/) & [sputniknews](http://sputniknews.com/art_living/20150205/1017833052.html) If airplane food doesn't taste good, it seems like a safe assumption to make that space food tastes exponentially grosser. However, this could be completely incorrect as astronaut food is being sold in [vending machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tokyo-hot-crispy) in Russia. Specifically, Moscow's All-Russian Exhibition Center offers 11 different kinds of meal tubes to visitors. The food inside these tubes is made using the same technology as real cosmonaut food. Sputnik News reports the [space food tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-normal) come in varieties including [meats, desserts and even soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-meal). There seems to be a loose correlation between the yogurt in a tube that were all the rage in the late 1990s. Perhaps the astronaut appeal is what makes these food tubes a hit in the former Soviet Union. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space Food Tubes Trend:** Consumers are seeking astronaut-inspired food tubes. - **Vending Machine Trend:** Vending machines are expanding to provide more unusual products. - **Novelty Food Trend:** Food in unconventional packaging is becoming more popular. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Companies involved in food manufacturing can explore new packaging and product development techniques. - **Vending Machine Industry:** Vending machine manufacturers can expand their markets by offering unique food products. - **Tourism Industry:** Tourist attractions looking to provide unique experiences can offer astronaut-inspired food tubes as a novelty item. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-chef-chulchul-box.md) - [Intergalactic Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-nuggets.md) - [Space-Bound Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bring-taste-to-space.md) - [Astronaut Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-advent-calendar.md) - [Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Outer Space-Inspired Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celsius-space-vibe-collection.md) - [Crunchy Freeze-Dried Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-candy.md) - [Made-for-Space Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-ranch-zero-gravity-flavored-tortilla-chip.md) - [Gym Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-protein-meal-vending-machine.md)