Space Food Systems Quiz

What is the primary role of the Space Food Systems Laboratory?

• To develop new types of space suits

• To design spacecraft for long-duration missions

• To support the production and development of flight food, menus, packaging, and food-related hardware for NASA programs

• To train astronauts for space missions

What is Tang referred to by NASA?

• Orange Drink

• Astronaut Beverage

• Vitamin C Drink

• Space Juice

What is a key requirement for food flown on-orbit?

• It must be organic

• It must be appetizing and nutritious

• It must be spicy

• It must be freshly cooked

What type of food does the Space Food Systems Laboratory produce?

• Canned soups

• Frozen meals

• Freeze-dried food and heat-stabilized foods in pouches

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

What is the purpose of the sensory evaluation center?

• To train astronauts in food preparation

• To evaluate the acceptability and shelf life of space foods

• To store food for long-duration missions

• To package food for space missions

What is a challenge for food systems on long-duration missions?

• Ensuring food is freshly cooked

• Ensuring food is organic

• Ensuring food is safe, nutritious, and palatable for up to five years

• Ensuring food is spicy enough

What equipment is used by the Space Food Team for developing space food?

• Microwave ovens

• Freeze dryers and retort

• Blenders

• Grills

Who is a Sr. Research Scientist working in the JSC Space Food Systems Laboratory?

• Robert E. Lewis

• Grace Douglas

• Kimberly Glaus Läte

• Maya Cooper

What is the function of the one-way plastic valve in beverage containers?

• To keep the beverage cold

• To allow for water to be directly injected once on-orbit

• To heat the beverage

• To add flavor to the beverage

What is the role of food during an astronaut’s stay on the ISS?

• To be used as a trading item

• To provide entertainment

• To be stored for emergencies only

• To play a critical social and psychological role