Watch: Astronauts celebrate World Chocolate Day aboard ISS, ESA shares images

NEW DELHI: As the world marks chocolate day on July 7, European Space Agency shared a series of images showing astronauts savouring the day aboard International Space Station.
In a post on Instagram, the space agency said, "Astronauts aboard the @iss indulge in chocolate delights just like we do on Earth. Imagine floating in microgravity while enjoying"
The agency also shared a video of an astronaut aboard ISS, showing the goodies sent to them.
"You can see around me that from time to time, whether it's canned goods or sweet treats, we are lucky enough to receive shipments from family and friends," he said.
The images show chocolate crepes using flour tortillas along with silky chocolate mousse which is a "part of a scientific experiment."

"But that’s not all! Our space pioneers even get creative and build chocolate-covered biscuit houses, adding a touch of home sweet home to their home away from home", the post read.
Calling upon the people to send a shoutout to the astronauts, the ESA said, "So, as we celebrate World Chocolate Day on 7 July, let’s send a sweet shoutout to the astronauts savouring their favourite chocolate goodies while orbiting the Earth!"