Zero-Gravity Oven Reinventing the Future of Culinary Experiences During Space Exploration

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Scientists have successfully fried potato chips in simulated microgravity conditions.

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In 2020, Jim Sears started developing Sated, a zero-gravity oven for space cooking.

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Sated was a winning entry in NASA's contest for sustainable food technologies for space missions.

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Expected to be operational by 2025, Sated will enable astronauts to cook various meals from scratch.

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Sated and other space food technologies signal a new era in space exploration, backed by NASA and private firms.

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Neurogastronomy is being used to improve astronaut meals and fight 'menu fatigue'.

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The impact of space on gut health makes developing a sustainable space food system essential.

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Space food technologies, improving astronaut experience, could also change our approach to earthly food issues.

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Researchers are exploring food preservation and fermentation techniques for nutritious, durable space meals.

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