The Astronaut's Pizza

Captain Ava Sharma, a veteran astronaut, was known for her meticulous planning. Every detail of her six-month mission to the International Space Station was meticulously documented, from equipment checks to daily exercise routines. However, one crucial element was often overlooked: food. Ava, a self-proclaimed pizza aficionado, found the pre-packaged space food rather bland. This mission, however, was different. Her team, aware of her craving, had arranged a surprise. On her birthday, a small, specially designed pizza oven, along with dehydrated pizza ingredients, was delivered via a resupply mission. The aroma of baking pizza filled the station, a stark contrast to the usual sterile environment. The team gathered, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of the oven, and enjoyed a delicious, albeit slightly charred, space pizza. It was a small moment, a break in the demanding routine, but it was a reminder that even in the vast emptiness of space, simple pleasures could bring immense joy. The event was even documented in Ava's mission log, not as a technical detail, but as a vital contribution to crew morale.