The orientation for the space station staff ended after a full month. The workers knew their schedules and understood the layout of the massive structure. It was time for them to begin their actual jobs.
For the culinary team, their first task required them to leave the station. They needed to source specific edibles and related items that Nova Technologies did not cultivate inside the Agricultural District. The station grew plenty of fresh produce, but certain global flavors required genuine terrestrial environments.
The kitchen staff gathered in the docking bay and boarded one of the sleek space shuttles. The doors sealed shut, and the vessel detached from the station. The shuttle descended smoothly toward Earth, passing through the clouds. The atmosphere parted around the hull as they approached the surface. The shuttle touched down on a designated runway without making any noise. The staff alighted and found ground transportation already waiting for them on the tarmac.
