Astronaut in the International Space Station illuminated by fuchsia light emanating from a plant chamber growth device on the left side.  The device is box-shaped with two rows of black threes

Productivity, Nutritional Value and Acceptability of Pick-and-Eat Salad Crops to Supplement the ISS Food System (Veg-05)

Scientific objectives The Pick-and-Eat Salad-Crop Productivity, Nutritional Value, and Acceptability to Supplement the ISS Food System (Veg-05) survey is the next step in efforts to address the need for a continuous food production system cool in space. Healthy, nutritious food is essential for long-duration exploration missions, which means that the typical pre-packaged diet of astronauts …

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