NASA immediately rewards 1 million dollars if you solve this conundrum

NASA promises to give anyone $1 million if they can find a creative solution to "feed" astronauts in space.

Recently, NASA announced a grand prize for everyone to help solve the problem of providing food for astronauts during several years-long space missions. NASA is looking for innovative, sustainable new food production systems and technology solutions that require minimal resources and produce as little waste as possible.

NASA announced that it will reward the person who comes up with a new solution. 

Previously, astronauts used prepackaged food similar to those on the International Space Station (ISS), but these missions lasted a long time, requiring us to reduce our dependence on the Earth for supplies. soil. Therefore, testing a new sustainable system capable of meeting the food needs of the crew is essential for the exploration of the Moon, and even Mars."

"As part of the project, NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) are focusing on research into a new food system suitable for all planetary missions over the long term," NASA said in a statement. .

It is known that this project will also address food insecurity, a sore problem affecting many countries. According to the latest government figures, around 4.7 million adults and 2.5 million children will experience food insecurity in 2021. Unsafe food has an adverse effect on physical health and the spirit of children.

NASA has long struggled with food problems during its years-long space explorations. Since foods lose their nutritional value over time, regular prepackaged foods will not suffice. Jim Reuter, deputy administrator of NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, said: "Providing nutritious food for astronauts in limited spaceflight conditions will require solutions to the problem. creative law".

Research teams from around the world can apply for the competition, the deadline is February 28, 2022.

In the first leg of the competition taking place in October 2021, 18 teams won a total of $450,000. Some groups propose technology to create ready-to-eat foods, others bread and dry flour. There are groups that even come up with creative ideas such as planting genetically modified plants and mushrooms.