Outer space has incredible views but the food could use some work. There’s a long and storied history of developing food for space travel. In the early days, astronauts ate and drank liquids and ...

Astronauts embarking on long-term space missions could eat space food made from a protein powder that includes a mix of thin air and urine. The European Space Agency launched a pilot program called ...

Space travel has always pushed the boundaries of human exploration, but what about the food that sustains astronauts on these long journeys? As researchers turn to unconventional options, insects are ...

Created in collaboration with NASA during the height of the space race, Space Food Sticks were Pillsbury's innovative solution to the challenge of fueling astronauts on space missions. Developed by ...

NASA is creating a space food system that provides astronauts with safe and nutritious meals for longer space exploration missions. The space program's food scientists are working on designing food ...

Food scientist Michele Perchonok describes the challenges of and innovations in developing space food for astronauts. She is the Advanced Food System Lead at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

In this quiz, you'll explore the weird, wonderful, and sometimes surprising world of space cuisine. Can you tell which foods have actually made it to orbit? When you purchase through links on our site ...

There was a 15 or so year blip in history when space–and massive government programs to explore space–was very cool. All a food company had to do was take, say, a powdered orange drink, slap a phrase ...