A tomato that was part of the Veg-05 experiment went missing on the ISS for eight months.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who holds the record for the longest spaceflight by an American, was jokingly accused of eating the missing tomato.
The missing tomato was found during a livestream event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ISS.
A tomato that had been missing for eight months on the International Space Station (ISS) has been found, putting an end to a humorous saga that had become an inside joke among the crew. The tomato was part of the Veg-05 experiment, an initiative aimed at growing fresh food in space. It was lost by NASA astronaut Frank Rubio in March 2023, shortly after the harvest.
Rubio, who holds the record for the longest spaceflight by an American, had been jokingly accused of eating the missing tomato. However, during a livestream event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ISS, astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli revealed that the tomato had been found, exonerating Rubio.
The incident underscores the challenges of conducting experiments in a microgravity environment. Despite these challenges, the Veg-05 experiment managed to produce a dozen ripe tomatoes. However, the missing tomato likely shriveled and desiccated over the months due to the conditions on the ISS.
Rubio's year-long mission in space was marked by overwhelming support from his community. His return to Earth was celebrated, and the discovery of the missing tomato adds a humorous footnote to his historic mission.
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The incident became an inside joke for Rubio, who spent hours searching for it. Rubio's year-long mission in space was difficult, but he received overwhelming support from his community.
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Rubio, who held the record for the longest spaceflight by an American, was accused of eating the tomato while aboard the International Space Station.
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The experiment faced challenges, resulting in only a dozen ripe tomatoes being produced.
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