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I'm a space nutritionist sending the first mushro .. d make travel to Mars a whole lot more palatable.
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I'm a space nutritionist sending the first mushrooms into orbit. It could make travel to Mars a whole lot more palatable.


Published on 2025-03-30 19:02:30 - Insider
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  • The end-to-end crop cycle for mushrooms is about 45 days. That's not very long, so we're not waiting 190 days to harvest something like other plants. They also require minimal res

The article discusses the work of Dr. Katia Kitamura, a space nutritionist at the University of Adelaide, who is pioneering the cultivation of mushrooms in space. Her project aims to enhance the diet of astronauts, particularly for long-duration missions like those to Mars, by introducing mushrooms as a sustainable and nutritious food source. Mushrooms are ideal for space travel because they require minimal resources to grow, can be cultivated in confined spaces, and offer significant nutritional benefits including high levels of protein, fiber, and vitamins. This initiative not only promises to make space travel more palatable but also addresses the psychological and physical health needs of astronauts by providing fresh food, which could help mitigate the effects of the monotonous diet typically experienced in space. The project is part of a broader effort to ensure that future space explorers have access to a varied and sustainable food supply.

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