jsc2025e007244

jsc2025e007244 (1/27/2025) --- A preflight image of four BioNutrients-3 yogurt bags, following completion of hydration but before incubation. Note the purple color indicating that the samples have not yet been incubated. Image courtesy of Kevin Sims (NASA Ames). BioNutrients-3 builds on results from the BioNutrients and BioNutrients-2 investigations, seeking to develop a method to produce on-demand nutrients and supplement food stores. Producing vitamins and other nutrients in-flight could help maintain the health of crew members on long-duration missions while reducing launch mass and volume. BioNutrients-3 incorporates new food safety features as well as bioengineered yeast and bacteria.