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Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off


Published on 2025-05-09 06:28:02 - BBC
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  • The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.

The article from AOL News discusses the innovative efforts of the European Space Agency (ESA) to grow food in space, specifically focusing on a project called "Space Food" led by Christophe Lasseur. This initiative aims to develop sustainable food production systems for long-duration space missions, such as those to Mars. The project involves creating a closed-loop system that recycles waste and uses minimal resources, with experiments already conducted on the International Space Station (ISS). The ultimate goal is to ensure astronauts have access to fresh, nutritious food, which is crucial for their health and morale during extended space travel. The article highlights the significance of this research not only for space exploration but also for potential applications on Earth, such as in areas facing food scarcity.

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