New Crops, Health Research Proposals to Help NASA Advance Exploration – NASA Science0

• Biological & Physical Sciences, For Researchers, Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES), SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science & Research, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
• September 14, 2026

NASA has selected 12 new investigations to help support human explorers in space. Six will help advance the ability to produce food off-planet, while another six advance the understanding of how unique conditions associated with space exploration can impact the health and physiology of astronauts.   The six food-focused investigations, supported by the agency’s Space