SPACE NUTRITION
Ensuring astronaut health during extended space missions is crucial, making space nutrition a vital consideration. Unlike on Earth, space poses challenges such as limited storage, microgravity, and the necessity for long-term food preservation. To overcome these hurdles, specialised diets and food systems, such as vacuum-sealed foods and hydroponic gardens, are devised. Ongoing research aims to refine nutritional strategies for future missions. Ultimately, space nutrition plays a pivotal role in maintaining astronauts' health and optimizing their performance throughout space exploration endeavours.
Mentor
Rahul Saini
Meet Rahul Saini Space Nutrition Hub! As an experienced mentor in the realm of space nutrition, he offers guidance on navigating the complexities of space food systems, conducting nutrition research, exploring ISS food dynamics, and addressing the unique challenges of sustaining human nutrition during extended space missions. Drawing from my background in space research at IBMP, Moscow, and my master's degree from ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, let's embark together on an exhilarating cosmic journey to fuel not just our bodies, but also our minds, preparing for the extraordinary challenges that lie beyond the confines of our planet.
Mentor
Kristine Jane Atienza
Kristine Jane isn't just a nutritionist; she's a space pioneer. Her career path is a remarkable fusion of on-the-ground experience tackling malnutrition with the World Food Programme and visionary leadership in the Space Generation Advisory Council, where she champions space nutrition as a cornerstone of space exploration. Think of her as a translator – bridging the gap between nourishing communities on Earth and fueling astronauts on their journeys beyond. Her expertise goes beyond just food; her background in Applied Physics adds a unique scientific dimension. Kristine Jane isn't content with the status quo.
Course Outline
Module 1
The Essentials of Space Food
Module 4
Organ in Space
Module 2
Space Food Systems and Technology
Module 5
Cutlery Chronicles
Module 3
The Future of Space Food
Module 6
Cooking in Space
