This Day In Space — August 10

Expedition 44 crewmembers had a special menu aboard the International Space Station
On August 10, 2015 the astronauts ate some very fresh red romaine lettuce
It was the first food to be both grown and eaten in space
NASA’s Veggie experiment provided astronauts with a sustainable food supplement for longer missions
Fresh food isn’t just valuable for the astronauts’ health it also has psychological benefits making space feel more like home