NASA's Space Food Systems Laboratory is where the agency
researches, tests, and produces food fit for consumption outside of the
Earth's atmosphere. Everything from the packaging to the menu has to be
meticulously evaluated; the food must balance nutrition, flavor, and
safety with more practical concerns such as preparation time, size, and a
shelf life of three to five years.
Space food plays another role, too — according to NASA, it "not only provides nutrition for astronauts, but also enhances the psychological well-being of the crew by establishing a familiar element in an unfamiliar and hostile environment."
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Space food plays another role, too — according to NASA, it "not only provides nutrition for astronauts, but also enhances the psychological well-being of the crew by establishing a familiar element in an unfamiliar and hostile environment."
For the rest of the story: http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/27/3922806/nasa-space-food-photos
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