Scientists have now successfully conducted an experiment to fry potato chips in microgravity, using parabolic flights to replicate the weightless conditions of the International Space Station (ISS). This novel technique indicates a major step forward in enhancing the culinary experience for astronauts. In 2020, Jim Sears of Ascent Technology began developing Sated, a zero-gravity centrifugal oven, to facilitate cooking in space. Sated was one of the winning inventions in NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge, a competition aimed at creating sustainable food production technologies for long-term space missions. The oven utilizes PTC heaters and a unique cooking method. Ingredients are rapidly … Continue reading Zero-Gravity Oven Reinventing the Future of Culinary Experiences During Space Exploration