Astronauts could be given an enhanced diet during spaceflights that includes a greater variety and quantity of fruits, vegetables, and fish to improve their health and performance compared to standard spaceflight food, reports a study published in Scientific Reports.
Tag: Space Flight

Satellite mission confirms cornerstone of general relativity is unshakeable
The MICROSCOPE mission has confirmed the ‘equivalence principle’ with unprecedented accuracy, bolstering Einstein’s general relativity.
New study reveals the effect of extended space flight on astronauts’ brains
Long-duration space flight alters fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University and scientists across the country.
Pushing the boundaries of space exploration with X-ray polarimetry
The secrets hiding in the vast expanse of outer space have intrigued humankind for ages.

Lawrence Livermore, NASA researchers find space station’s surface microbial profile resembles crew member’s skin
A study conducted by a team of national lab and NASA researchers has found that the environment of the International Space Station (ISS) is affected by the microbial composition of the astronauts themselves.