IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 ESA launched a bioreactor into space to produce lab-grown steak and potatoes, reducing reliance on costly shipments. 🧬 The bioreactor uses precision fermentation to convert genetically engineered yeast into essential nutrients in orbit. 🍽️ Current products resemble “brick-colored goo,” but innovations aim to create visually and gastronomically appealing meals for astronauts. … Continue reading “They’re Farming Dinner in Orbit”: ESA’s Space Bioreactor Grows Real Steak and Potatoes Mid-Mission