For over half a century, it has been made clear that cosmonauts and astronauts have the coolest job in the world (and well above it), but the latest wave of men and women who want humankind to participate in their awesomeness just proves that they're beautiful people as well - and now, that includes a new space food science experiment!
Now that the space food science experiment begins its first phase, it's interesting to note other recent projects undertaken by astronauts currently in the International Space Station, most notably the twins' study with the Kelly brothers (as Scott spends a full year at the ISS to see the effects this has on the body) and Samantha Cristoforetti's awesome videos and photos from the ISS, including the first espresso in space!
Now, according to BBC News, it's the turn for British astronaut Tim Peake to make headlines over fantastic new projects, as he announces the space food science experiment alongside the Royal Horticultural Society and UK Space Agency, asking children across the United Kingdom to apply to help in it.
Engadget reports that the space food science experiment will see the astronaut taking 2 kilograms of rocket seeds in his journey to the ISS later this year, so they can then come back to be planted when compared to regular seeds of the same kind, to study the effects that space travel has on seeds' growth - a vital part of the plans to ultimately grow things in space.
Interestingly enough, the British agency is aiming to have children participate and become interested in scientific pursuits, as the last phase of the space food science experiment will be sending out these seeds, along with regular ones, to schools all over the country so around half a million children in the UK will be performing the experiments!
Hopefully this will create a new generation of astronauts, space engineers and physicists!
SEN.com reports that the space food science experiment is called "Rocket Science" and it's primary aim is to help get children interested in STEM careers.
