jsc2025e007248

jsc2025e007248 (10/23/2024) --- A preflight image of eight BioNutrients-3 production bags containing yeast (S. cerevisiae Y55 strain 1034) attached to the Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL) Tray mockup during the BioNutrients-3 Experiment Verification Test. Image courtesy of 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.