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Space Food Systems LaboratoryThe Space Food Systems Laboratory (SFSL) is a multipurpose laboratory responsible for space food and package research and development. It is located on-site at Johnson Space Center in Building 17. The facility supports the development of flight food, menus, packaging and food related hardware for Shuttle, International Space Station, and Advanced Life Support food systems. All foods used to support NASA ground tests and/or missions must meet the highest standards before they are 'accepted' for use on actual space flights. The foods are evaluated for nutritional content, sensory acceptability, safety, storage and shelf life, and suitability for use in micro-gravity. The food packaging is also tested to determine its functionality and suitability for use in space. Food Scientist, Registered Dieticians, Packaging Engineers, Food Systems Engineers, and Technicians staff the Space Food Systems Laboratory.
Document ID
20030002685
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Perchonok, Michele
(National Space Biomedical Research Inst. Houston, TX United States)
Russo, Dane M.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 31, 2001
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: Mission Systems 2001: A Space Lab. Odessy
Country: Unknown
Start Date: January 31, 2001
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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