Food Availability for the Mission to Mars
November 7, 2008
This NASA video segment focuses on food studies and research preparing for long-term crewed missions. A mission to Mars may last about 3 years. NASA must find a way to provide enough food for astronauts that could fit into very limited space. The food must be safe, nutritious and provide a variety for astronauts. Thi2s segment takes a closer look at new techniques in food processing and hydroponics.
credit: NASA
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Technology Internet, Human spaceflight, Space, Space exploration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mars, International Space Station, Hydroponics, NASA, Disaster Accident