7 Fascinating Foods Grown in Space by NASA

NASA’s Space-Grown Foods Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jun 19, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Lettuce NASA grew red romaine lettuce on the ISS—becoming the first fresh food consumed in space. It was part of the Veggie experiment. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Radishes Chosen for their fast growth cycle, radishes were successfully cultivated in NASA’s Advanced Plant Habitat aboard the ISS. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Zinnias These colorful flowers weren’t just for beauty—zinnias helped NASA test light and moisture systems for growing edible plants. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Chili Peppers NASA astronauts grew and tasted space-grown Hatch chili peppers, adding flavor and essential vitamins to their diet. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Mustard Greens These were tested for their hardiness and nutritional value, showing promise for sustainable space missions. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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