The History of Space Food | Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum

The History of Space Food | Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum

When we first ventured into low Earth orbit, NASA was not completely certain that humans would be able to eat like we do on Earth. Fortunately for us, astronaut John Glenn proved that we could. However, being able to eat was just the first step. In this short video, we will look at food that is suitable for spaceflight, some that is not, and space food’s evolution from fueling the body during short flights to promoting psychological health on long duration ones. 

This “clip” is part of the STEM in 30 episode: "Food on the Fly".  

For more information about how to use this resource in your classroom, please visit Food on the Fly Teacher Tips: https://s.si.edu/3qnJWhY 

STEM in 30 is a free educational series for kids produced by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. We cover all the cool, fun, and weird ways that aviation and spaceflight touch our lives. Check out more episodes: https://airandspace.si.edu/stem-30

Credit: Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum

Duration: 2 minutes, 23 seconds

Release Date: Sept. 8, 2023

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