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Advanced food packaging systems for space exploration missions.

Lokesh Kumar¹, Kirtiraj K Gaikwad¹

¹Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India.

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|April 22, 2023

Summary

Space food packaging has evolved significantly, enhancing shelf life and acceptability. This review covers various space food types, packaging materials, and trends from space agencies like NASA and JAXA.

Keywords:

Astronauts Food packaging Rehydratable packaging Space food Thermostabilized packaging

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Area of Science:

Food Science and Technology
Aerospace Engineering
Nutritional Science

Background:

Space exploration necessitates advancements in food processing, preservation, and packaging for astronaut nutrition.
Technological progress has enabled adaptation of terrestrial foods for space consumption.
Optimizing food packaging is crucial for extending shelf life and improving acceptability in space environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current state of space food, including its categorization and packaging.
To analyze packaging materials and forms suitable for space food applications.
To highlight challenges and future trends in space food packaging, referencing major space agencies.

Main Methods:

Literature review of space food types: bite-size, rehydratable, thermostabilized, intermediate moisture, and irradiated food.
Analysis of packaging materials and forms utilized in space missions.
Examination of space food packaging trends and challenges reported by DRDO, JAXA, and NASA.

Main Results:

Space food is categorized into several types based on processing and preservation methods.
Various packaging materials and forms are employed to maintain food quality and safety in space.
Key challenges include maintaining nutritional value, palatability, and ensuring package integrity under space conditions.

Conclusions:

Effective space food packaging is vital for astronaut health and mission success.
Continuous innovation in packaging technology is required to meet the demands of long-duration space missions.
International collaboration and research by agencies like NASA, JAXA, and DRDO are driving advancements in space food packaging.