The Economic Times

In 2015, NASA astronauts ate space-grown lettuce in orbit for the first time; fresh food may also help support crew morale on long missions

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station made history by eating lettuce that was grown in microgravity. This significant event shows the successful result of the VEG-01 experiment, which confirmed that the Veggie growth chamber can produce safe food for astronauts. This achievement not only showcases innovation in space agriculture but also sets the stage for future endeavors in long-duration space travel and missions to Mars.