The science behind space food and supporting tomorrow’s STEM leaders

The science behind space food and supporting tomorrow’s STEM leaders

May 12, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

This episode explores the science of space food and the importance of supporting STEM education through scholarships.

From 10-day moon missions like Artemis II, to months-long stays on the International Space Station, there’s a lot that goes into thinking about what foods to pack for those astronauts. Plus, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, founded by some of the original members of Mercury Seven astronauts, awards merit-based scholarships for STEM education.

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