Table 4

Confirmatory factor analysis (N = 304)

Perceived space dining experienceCRAVELoadings
Acute altitude sickness0.7960.566 
A1I think I may lose my appetite at a high altitude  0.806
A2I feel uneasy at a high altitude  0.814
A3I think the dropped oxygen level and pressure can cause nausea, breathlessness and other health issues  0.758
AI failure and cyber threats0.9060.581 
C1The artificial intelligence failure can cause stress among diners  0.78
C2The proprietary flight system must be highly reliable  0.79
C3The dinning companies must have alternatives option in case of an artificial intelligence failure  0.766
C4The technological systems must not have access by third parties  0.742
C5The cybercriminals can break the spaceship's technological systems  0.8
C6The over-reliance on artificial intelligence can cause discomfort and fear in diners  0.823
C7The personal information of the space diners must be well protected  0.808
Mood states (Euphoria followed by depression)0.8140.523 
D1I am excited to join the high-altitude dining experience  0.805
D2The high altitude triggers the cognitive responses of the diners  0.818
D3I understand that hypoxia alters the brain functions and mood states  0.811
D4The high-altitude acclimatization can ruin the dining experience  0.803
Sensory perception of flavor0.8800.552 
FP1I understand the sense of smell reduces at a high altitude  0.8
FP2The perception of sweetness and saltiness drops at a high altitude  0.823
FP3The high altitude can make us more sensitive to bitter and sour tastes  0.809
FP4Lower air pressure affects the sensitivity of the taste buds  0.775
FP5The fifth flavor pleasant savory taste (umami) is a good choice at a high altitude  0.779
FP6The aroma, color, flavor and nutrition value of food should be carefully chosen before presenting to diners  0.773

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