Alton Brown Wants You To Participate In This NASA Food Challenge
If you've ever daydreamed about being an astronaut or thought about what it would be like to travel to another planet, this might interest you. According to NASA, the space agency is offering up to $500,000 for a system that keeps food healthy and sustainable for long exploration missions.
“Raising awareness will help us reach people in a variety of disciplines that may hold the key to developing these new technologies.”
Why the Deep Space Food Challenge is needed and how to enter
Currently, astronauts are able to receive some fresh veggies and fruit through the International Space Station, per UPI. However, this wouldn't be possible for lengthier trips like trying to explore Mars, which would take roughly 250 days to complete. This would make getting a resupply of needed nutrients impossible.
"NASA has knowledge and capabilities in this area, but we know that technologies and ideas exist outside of the agency," Grace Douglas, NASA's lead scientist for advanced food technology at Johnson Space Center, told the outlet. "Raising awareness will help us reach people in a variety of disciplines that may hold the key to developing these new technologies."
If you're like celebrity chef, Brown, and want to participate in this interesting competition — here's what you need to know. You need to register by May 28 and submit your revolutionary idea by July 30. Good luck space and food fans!
