jsc2025e007246 (1/29/2025) --- A preflight image of four BioNutrients-3 yeast bags inside the Galley Rack Food Warmer (GRFW) Engineering Unit at Johnson Space Center (JSC), during GRFW interface testing performed January 27-29, 2025. 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.
Album Increment_73_Crew_Science
Date January 29, 2025