Asteroids May Be Key To Preparing Meals For Future Astronauts: Study

A study in “The International Journal of Astrobiology” proposes using asteroids to meet astronauts’ nutritional needs on long missions by converting carbon from space rocks into edible food. This approach could address food limitations, as research on the asteroid Bennu suggests its carbon could sustain astronauts for up to 600 years, pending extensive toxicity testing to ensure safety.