Space Bites
Reflections of a NASA Food Scientist
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During her long career at NASA, Vickie Kloeris ensured that astronauts were well-fed and healthy in space. This book offers a compilation of her remarkable experiences and a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of human space travel. Vickie’s journey began unexpectedly while completing her microbiology degree at Texas A&M University, where a course in food microbiology changed her life. Her memoir takes readers through memorable moments working on food systems for the Shuttle and International Space Station. Discover what it’s like to assemble a sandwich in space, prepare a space breakfast for the Apollo 13 cast, or collaborate with astronauts on their missions. This engaging blend of technical insight and personal anecdotes makes Vickie’s story appealing to scientists, space enthusiasts, and casual readers alike. Prepare to be inspired and perhaps even hungry for some space food as you explore the fascinating world of space nutrition.
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Space Bites, Vickie Kloeris
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- Année de publication
- 2023
- Reliure
- (souple)
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- Titre
- Space Bites
- Sous-titre
- Reflections of a NASA Food Scientist
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Vickie Kloeris
- Éditeur
- Ballast Books
- Publié
- 2023
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 141
- ISBN10
- 1955026807
- ISBN13
- 9781955026802
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Sciences naturelles, Science, Technologie, Nourriture, Espace, Microbiologie, Expériences (science), NASA, Apollo 13
- Description
- During her long career at NASA, Vickie Kloeris ensured that astronauts were well-fed and healthy in space. This book offers a compilation of her remarkable experiences and a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of human space travel. Vickie’s journey began unexpectedly while completing her microbiology degree at Texas A&M University, where a course in food microbiology changed her life. Her memoir takes readers through memorable moments working on food systems for the Shuttle and International Space Station. Discover what it’s like to assemble a sandwich in space, prepare a space breakfast for the Apollo 13 cast, or collaborate with astronauts on their missions. This engaging blend of technical insight and personal anecdotes makes Vickie’s story appealing to scientists, space enthusiasts, and casual readers alike. Prepare to be inspired and perhaps even hungry for some space food as you explore the fascinating world of space nutrition.