As an expert in space nutrition and history, I can confirm that
Tang, the tangy orange
drink, has been associated with space travel since the 1960s. It was not
invented by NASA, but it was selected by the agency for its space missions. The drink's ability to be easily stored and reconstituted made it a practical choice for
astronauts. However, contrary to some stories, the
Tang brand was not specifically labeled on the packages used by the astronauts in space. The drink's space connection helped to boost its popularity on Earth, but in space, the focus is on nutritional value and practicality rather than brand names.
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