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Insects: The Future of Space Food Sustainability

11/9/2025

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Researchers are exploring insects as a sustainable food source for long-duration space missions.
A study led by Åsa Berggren from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences found insects, including fruit flies and mealworms, thrive in microgravity.
The European Space Agency is investigating methods for farming insects in space to create self-sustaining food systems that recycle waste.
Ongoing experiments will assess various species' adaptability and growth in space environments.

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Researchers are exploring insects as a sustainable food source for long-duration space missions.
A study led by Åsa Berggren from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences found insects, including fruit flies and mealworms, thrive in microgravity.
The European Space Agency is investigating methods for farming insects in space to create self-sustaining food systems that recycle waste.
Ongoing experiments will assess various species' adaptability and growth in space environments.