OTTAWA, ON /CNW/ – “Today marks the 21^st anniversary of Food Day Canada. First launched by the late University of Guelph Food Laureate and Member of the Order of Canada, Anita Stewart, Food Day Canada is an opportunity to celebrate the hardworking people who produce the food we all enjoy.

Food Day Canada

I want to take this opportunity to highlight the work of everyone involved – from the farm gate to the plate. Whether it’s our dedicated farmers who care for the land, our innovative food processors, or the skilled chefs who turn local ingredients into exceptional dishes, today, we celebrate the vitally important role that our food systems play in our daily lives.

I am so pleased that through initiatives like the Local Food Infrastructure Fund and the National School Food Program, our government continues to invest in strengthening our local food systems, and making sure that top-quality, nutritious food is available to everyone.

Canada’s food community deserves recognition today and every day. Let’s honour their hard work and commitment to providing the food that nourishes us.

Happy Food Day Canada!”

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food 

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An Exploration into the Frontiers of Food Systems in Space

This August, NASA beckons you to join a pivotal event combining the ingenuity of space exploration with revolutionary food technology. Scheduled for August 16, 2023, at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus, Ohio, the Deep Space Food Challenge symposium and winners’ announcement promises to be a watershed moment in space exploration and sustainable food production.

Background of the Deep Space Food Challenge

Initiated in 2019 by NASA in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), this international competition aims to develop sustainable food systems for long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. With over 300 teams from 32 countries participating since Phase 1 commenced in 2021, the challenge has been a hotbed of groundbreaking ideas and international teamwork.

What to Expect at the Finale

On August 16, the spotlight will fall on the brilliant Phase 3 finalists as they showcase their sustainable, regenerative food production systems. NASA will unveil the winners, rewarding collective efforts with up to $1.5 million in prizes, culminating in a $3 million total prize allocation over the three years of competition.

Kim Krome-Sieja, acting program manager at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, highlights the terrestrial benefits of this challenge, noting that “solutions from this challenge could enable new avenues for food production around the world, especially in extreme environments and resource-scarce regions.”

Special Events and Features

For those who join a day earlier on August 15, exclusive activities including private tours, networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and culinary experiences await. Interested media representatives need to RSVP by August 12.

The event will also offer a chance to meet the “Simunauts”—a group of Ohio State students who operated these pioneering technologies during an eight-week test phase. Furthermore, attendees can enjoy panel discussions, meet and greets with the finalists, and live demonstrations of the cutting-edge food technologies developed.

Implications for Space and Earth

As emphasized by Angela Herblet, challenge manager, this event not only celebrates advancements in space nutrition but also underscores our leaps toward “creating sustainable, regenerative food production systems.”

Amy Kaminski, program executive for NASA’s Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing, eagerly articulates her anticipation for the event, recognizing the persistent efforts of the finalists over the past three years. She reflects on the potential impacts these innovations may have on deep space missions and even here on Earth.

Join Virtually

For those unable to attend in person, the awards ceremony will be available via livestream on the Marshall Space Flight Center’s YouTube channel and NASA Prize’s Facebook page, ensuring no one misses out on these exciting developments.

This event is not just a competition; it’s a celebration of human creativity and resilience, an affirmation of our commitment to sustainable living both on Earth and beyond. Mark your calendars for August 16 and be part of this extraordinary journey at the intersection of space exploration and culinary innovation. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

For more information about the symposium, see the symposium website. To learn more about the Deep Space Food Challenge, visit:

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In what marks a significant stride toward continued international collaboration in space, NASA has unveiled the crew lineup for its SpaceX Crew-10 mission scheduled for no earlier than February 2025. This mission demonstrates a compelling blend of experience and innovation, as four astronauts are set to embark on a long-duration stay at the International Space Station (ISS).

The crew consists of NASA astronauts Commander Anne McClain and Pilot Nichole Ayers, alongside JAXA astronaut Mission Specialist Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mission Specialist Kirill Peskov. This diverse team will join other astronauts aboard the ISS to carry out a series of scientific investigations and technological demonstrations, crucial for both advancing our capabilities for future missions and enhancing life on Earth.

SpaceX Crew-10 Members at a Glance:

• Commander Anne McClain is no stranger to space. This mission represents her second journey to the ISS. McClain, a colonel in the U.S. Army, boasts an impressive resume that includes more than 2,300 flight hours across 24 different aircraft. Her previous spaceflight experience involved 204 days as a flight engineer during Expeditions 58 and 59, which included leading two spacewalks totaling over 13 hours. Her leadership and vast experience will undoubtedly be an asset to the Crew-10 mission.
• Pilot Nichole Ayers brings a mathematical mind and extensive pilot experience to the team. As a major in the U.S. Air Force and the inaugural member of NASA’s 2021 astronaut class to be named to a crew, Ayers has amassed over 1,400 flight hours, including more than 200 in combat. Her expertise in piloting the F-22 Raptor and other aircraft will be invaluable during the mission’s critical phases.
• Mission Specialist Takuya Onishi of JAXA has already spent 113 days in space and will be making his second visit to the ISS. His prior experience includes pivotal roles such as capturing the Cygnus spacecraft robotically, showcasing his technical prowess. As a seasoned astronaut, Onishi’s deep knowledge of space operations will enhance the crew’s ability to manage the station’s complex systems.
• Mission Specialist Kirill Peskov of Roscosmos will be experiencing his first spaceflight. Peskov’s background as a test-cosmonaut and his extensive training in diverse environments like scuba diving and wilderness survival will contribute a fresh perspective and resilience to the team dynamics.

Looking Toward the Future:

This upcoming mission is part of NASA’s larger goals within the Commercial Crew Program, which not only seeks to ensure constant human presence in space but also to expand commercial opportunities in low Earth orbit. Beyond the ISS, these missions also serve as groundwork for NASA’s ambitious Artemis campaign, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually push forward to Mars.

Undoubtedly, the data collected and the experiments conducted during the Crew-10 mission will provide invaluable information to help scientists and engineers understand the intricacies of long-duration space travel. This mission stands as a testament to international cooperation in space exploration — a collective endeavor that underscores the importance of working together to achieve extraordinary objectives.

Stay tuned as the Crew-10 astronauts prepare for their monumental journey into orbit, ready to contribute to our understanding of the cosmos and pave the way for future explorations. The sky is not the limit — indeed, it’s just the beginning!

Find more information on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

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