AstroYeast

AstroYeast is a pioneering biotechnology research company dedicated to creating novel food technologies to support humanity’s ventures on Earth, the Moon, and beyond. As Canadian finalists in the CSA/NASA Deep Space Food Challenge, AstroYeast is committed to advancing the future of nutrition through innovative solutions. Their work ensures that astronauts and future space travelers have access to delicious, nutritious, and safe food sources. Located in Montreal, Qc, Canada.

AstroYeast's core technology revolves around a specially adapted yeast strain designed to produce essential nutrients and flavor molecules necessary for long-duration space missions. This is achieved through an automated and optimized bioreactor system, resulting in a palatable and nutritious yeast spread. The company is also involved in the CubeSat Initiative for Canadians in STEM (CUBICS), furthering yeast research for space applications through microfluidic innovations.

With a payload scheduled to launch in 2025-2026 aboard Space Concordia's SC-FREYR CubeSat, AstroYeast is actively testing its technologies in real space conditions. AstroYeast continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in space nutrition. We invite the manager of AstroYeast to create a customized and exclusive company showcase and product listing on our platform to further highlight their groundbreaking work.