![]() ![]() In order to meet the unique needs of space travelers, NASA has developed a specialized system for food formulation and packaging. One of the biggest challenges in space exploration is providing astronauts with the proper nutrition they need to stay healthy and perform at their best, especially given the physical effects that space can have on the human body. As you can see, astronauts can choose what they want to eat from a wide variety of food. These vegetables are a great addition to astronauts’ lunch and supper for a few reasons: they are highly nutritious, they improve the flavor of their meals and they are fresh, just like the food on Earth, which is thought to have a positive impact on astronauts mental health.īelow is an excerpt from the International Space Station Standard Menu. Their little space garden includes lettuce, radishes, mustard greens and pak choi. As you can see, astronauts may opt for a multicourse meal that’s rich in a variety of nutrients.Īstronauts have recently started to grow their own vegetables, which could help them become more self-sufficient during future missions further out in space (notably the Artemis Lunar Mission). They can opt for fried or white rice, along with grape juice, fruit cocktails, peaches, and pineapples. ![]() ![]() For their main meals, astronauts can choose from six varieties of soups, including those made with beef, mushroom, and chicken. ![]()
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