Space-bound

Science | For Col. Jeffrey Williams and the newest space station crew, home has been remodeled and remortgaged but remains an experiment | Jill Nelson

Col. Jeffrey Williams declined the peach ambrosia this time—it just doesn't rehydrate well in space. He did, however, request a hearty supply of shrimp cocktail with horseradish sauce after discovering during his last flight that he likes food a little spicier when dining among the stars. The extra "heat" clears his space-induced congestion.

The flavor of the food isn't the only aspect of the journey experienced with more intensity. Col. Williams says the awe and wonder of God's creation is magnified from 250 miles above Earth, invoking many passages in the Psalms. "It's amazing to view the Earth and the intensity and detail of the surface of the planet—from the oceans to the mountain ranges, river deltas, and cloud formations. You get a three-dimensional view," he told WORLD.