(2/2) an excellent option for astronauts and would be an innovative addition to diets in deep space! (Image source: https://t.co/ApKho6iPjs) #deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #impactcanada #mcgill #InSpira #CRCTS

While crickets might not first appear to be the most appealing food source to some, their nutritional qualities are definitely enticing. Being rich in protein, a great source of antioxidants and fatty acids, and containing high amounts of calcium and fiber, crickets are... (1/2)

How about some cake and coffee after a long day? Check out astronaut Chris Hadfield prepare some chocolate pudding cake in microgravity. #deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #impactcanada #mcgill #InSpira #CRCTS

Calling all gastro-nauts! Food in space has to be well-packaged to prevent leaks and spills, as well as nutritious and calorie-dense – but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for fun! https://t.co/6ioFbzMo49

physical and mental well-being are equally of utmost importance. We hope to help bring new food sources and excitement to astronauts for upcoming missions in deep space! #deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #impactcanada #mcgill #InSpira #CRCTS

Not only does producing fresh fruits and vegetables in space provide astronauts with more vitamin-rich and nutritious food, but NASA has also reported that it helps maintain the crew’s morale and overall happiness. With space missions often being long and isolating, the crew’s...

We hope that our food production technologies can enable safe, affordable, and sustainable access to nutritious food across Canada. (Source: https://t.co/ZsfHyk4xB4) #deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #impactcanada #mcgill #InSpira #CRCTS #foodinsecurity

The goal of the Deep Space Food Challenge isn’t just food production technology development in space – we want it to be useful here on Earth, too! Food insecurity is the inadequate or insecure access to food and is a growing problem in Canada, particularly in the Canadian north.

Space-grown lettuce is apparently delicious! This red romaine lettuce was the first fresh produce to be grown and consumed on the ISS back in 2015. With space-grown vegetables being safe to eat, astronauts can benefit from more nutritious meals.

Check out astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren enjoying a first taste test! 🥬 #deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #impactcanada #mcgill #InSpira #CRCTS

Check out astronaut Megan McArthur enjoying the fruits and veggies of her labour with some delicious space tacos 😋 🌶️ #deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #impactcanada #mcgill #InSpira #CRCTS

There are lots of reasons to grow plants in space, but a big one is to effectively feed astronauts. In 2021, the Plant Habitat-04 (PH-04) experiment broke the record for the longest running space experiment and the most food produced in space – 26 chile peppers!

#deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #impactcanada #mcgill #InSpira

Hello from the Inspira PBR team! This group of graduate and undergraduate students with expertise in engineering, microbiology and plant science are tackling the challenges involved with growing algae in space. The team is always working hard, even throughout the summer!

#deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #impactcanada #mcgill #InSpira #CRCTS #space #algae #cara #arabidopsis

check out NASA’s CARA (Characterizing Arabidopsis Root Attractions) and CARA-2 projects. CARA and CARA-2 investigate plant root growth in the absence of gravity. Check out Expedition 39 flight engineer Steve Swanson harvesting A. thaliana roots! 🌱 🌿 🚀

This little guy is Arabidopsis thaliana aka thale cress. Pretty unassuming, right? You might not know that A. thaliana was the first plant to flower and produce seeds in space in 1982! And research on A. thaliana in space is ongoing...

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Another trivia challenge, this time from the InSpira PBR team!🌱🧪 Have you ever considered whether there are more algal cells in the oceans than there are stars in the universe? Swipe to find out! #deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #InSpira #CRCTS #space

We’re partial to nori 🍙 🍣 😎 #deepspacefoodchallenge #foodinspace #nasa #csa #impactcanada #mcgill #InSpira #CRCTS #space #algae #womeninscience #womeninSTEM