24/7 Space News
SPACE TRAVEL
China expands food options for deep-space missions
illustration only
China expands food options for deep-space missions
by Simon Mansfield
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 25, 2024

China is preparing to offer a broader variety of food for astronauts in future deep-space exploration missions, as discussed at the Second Frontier Forum of Space Medicine in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, East China.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, a holiday celebrating family unity, the crew of Shenzhou XVIII aboard China's space station had a special treat of "space mooncakes" filled with lotus paste. Their menu also included personal favorites like spicy lamb and braised pork chops, all prepared ahead of time by ground support.

"We have developed technologies to bring Chinese cuisine to the 'space dining table', allowing astronauts to enjoy 'home-cooked flavors'," explained Li Yinghui, a researcher at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center.

Li also noted that China has achieved precision nutrition control technology, establishing accurate standards for spaceflight nutritional supplies. These advances help astronauts manage physiological challenges, such as weightlessness and radiation, during extended missions lasting more than 180 days.

"Various functional space foods featuring antioxidant effects, immune support, fatigue relief, and gut microbiome regulation have been developed to enhance astronauts' in-orbit adaptability," Li added.

Looking ahead to future deep space missions, China is also working on in-orbit cooking technology to support long-term habitation in space, stated Zang Peng, another researcher at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center.

Based on a Xinhua News Agency article

Related Links
China Manned Space Agency
Space Tourism, Space Transport and Space Exploration News

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters
Tweet

RELATED CONTENT
The following news reports may link to other Space Media Network websites.
SPACE TRAVEL
Vegetable seeds from space thrive in Shanxi county, boosting yields
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 16, 2024
Some vegetable seeds that were sent into space have now been successfully cultivated in Yanggao county, Shanxi province, a key region for vegetable production in China. The seeds, which included tomatoes, okra, eggplant, giant pumpkins, and red peppers, were grown in the greenhouses at the Hualian Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center. According to Wang Shouming, a technician at the center, these seeds were initially standard vegetable seeds but were subjected to the unique environmental co ... read more

SPACE TRAVEL
SpaceX Crew Dragon that will take Starliner astronauts home docks at ISS

China expands food options for deep-space missions

Voyager Space executes key Bishop Airlock operations in Starlab mission prep

ISS Crew-9 will conduct research into genetics, cardiac health, and space farming

SPACE TRAVEL
Veteran Ventures Capital invests in Agile Space Industries

Leaf Space signs with Maritime Launch Services for Nova Scotia ground station

When manned crew lifts off for ISS this weekend, public can take part interactively

CAS Space completes fourth successful Kinetica 1 rocket flight

SPACE TRAVEL
Crew completes simulated Mars Mission at JSC

Mars' missing atmosphere could be hiding in plain sight

Martian rocks shed light on planet's ancient climate

A Striped Surprise

SPACE TRAVEL
Xi emphasizes China's drive to lead in space exploration

China launches Yaogan 43B remote-sensing satellites from Xichang

Shenzhou-18 Crew Tests Fire Alarms and Conducts Medical Procedures in Space

Astronauts on Tiangong Space Station Complete Fire Safety Drill

SPACE TRAVEL
BlackSky prices $40M Public Offering of Common Stock

Vodafone and Intelsat Expand Satellite Connectivity for Remote Areas and Emergency Response

Sidus strengthens LizzieSat operations with Neuraspace partnership

Iridium approves $500M stock buyback, total program reaches $1.5B

SPACE TRAVEL
NASA funds Starfish Space's satellite debris inspection mission

Rocket Lab delivers 2nd Pioneer Spacecraft to Varda for In-Space manufacturing

NASA's Record-Breaking Laser Demo Completes Mission

Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over app store

SPACE TRAVEL
Small exoplanet discovered in 'our cosmic backyard'

This rocky planet around a white dwarf resembles Earth - 8 billion years from now

Exoplanet map reveals Neptunian Ridge separating planetary regions

Astronomers catch a glimpse of a uniquely inflated and asymmetric exoplanet

SPACE TRAVEL
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on Pluto's largest moon

Technicians prep Europa Clipper for propellant loading

Volcanoes may help reveal interior heat on Jupiter moon

JunoCam identifies new volcanic feature on Io

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters




The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.