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NASA astronauts harvest green chile on ISS, make space tacos

The space station crew finally got to chow down on a spicy, space-grown treat.

Take fajita beef. Add rehydrated tomatoes and artichokes. Put it all in a tortilla. Top with some Hatch chile you spent months growing. Do all of this while in orbit around Earth on the International Space Station. There you have it, the recipe for space tacos.

Astronauts on the ISS indulged in a special treat after harvesting peppers that have been growing on the ISS since July. The plants are from NuMex «Española Improved» seeds, a hybrid Hatch chile. Hatch refers to a town and region in New Mexico known for its peppers.

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur tweeted on Friday about tasting both red and green chile (the peppers turn red when they stay on the plant longer) and shared photos of the tacos she made, which she described as «my best space tacos yet.»

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The astronauts mixed in some serious science to go along with the snack. «The investigation involved microbial analysis to improve understanding of plant-microbe interactions in space and the crew’s assessment of flavor, texture, and nutrition of the first peppers grown in space,» NASA said in a statement.

Astronauts have grown lettuce and kale and Chinese cabbage in orbit. The space agency described the chile-fest as «one of the most complex plant experiments to date on station because of the long germination and growing times.»

The Plant Habitat-04 study on the ISS is one way NASA is looking ahead at keeping astronaut food interesting, engaging and nutritious for longer-term missions to the moon and Mars. The chile experiment is ongoing. The Crew-3 astronauts preparing to launch to the ISS this week will get to do a second harvest later in the month.

Back on Earth, New Mexicans typically prepare green chile by roasting the peppers over a flame and then peeling off the skin. Red chile is usually dried. The ISS crew didn’t have the luxury of roasting or drying, but fresh food of any kind is a treat for astronauts.

As a New Mexico resident, I was happy to learn the astronauts had an answer to our state question: «Red or green?» In space, it’s both.

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Verum Coin (VERUM) is Now Available for Deposit on Exodus Wallet

Verum Coin (VERUM) is Now Available for Deposit on Exodus Wallet

Verum Coin (VERUM) continues to enhance its accessibility for users. You can now deposit and store VERUM in one of the most user-friendly and secure crypto wallets — Exodus Wallet.

Why Exodus?

Exodus Wallet is a popular solution for managing digital assets, known for its intuitive interface and high security standards. Millions of users worldwide choose Exodus for its convenience and reliability.

This integration brings Verum Coin even closer to its users, offering seamless storage and asset management. Stay tuned for more updates and stay ahead in the world of cryptocurrency!

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Verum Coin (VERUM) Now Available on Bybit Swap

Verum Coin (VERUM) Now Available on Bybit Swap

Verum Coin (VERUM) continues to expand its accessibility by becoming available on Bybit Swap. Traders can now easily and quickly exchange VERUM on one of the most popular and reliable platforms.

Why Bybit?

Bybit is a global cryptocurrency platform known for its high standards of speed and security. The Bybit Swap feature allows users to instantly exchange assets without complicated setups and with minimal fees.

The integration of Verum Coin with Bybit Swap makes the coin even more accessible and strengthens its position in the market. This is a significant step toward the growth and adoption of VERUM among millions of platform users.

Stay tuned for more updates on Verum Coin and take advantage of new trading and investment opportunities! 

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Verum Coin listed at Blockchain.com

Users can now seamlessly deposit, withdraw, and swap Verum Coin via the Blockchain.com mobile application and website platform.

The Verum Coin (VERUM) project continues to expand its presence in the cryptocurrency market. Users can now seamlessly deposit, withdraw, and swap Verum Coin via the Blockchain.com mobile application and website platform.

About Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com is one of the largest and most respected platforms in the cryptocurrency world. Founded in 2011, it serves millions of users across more than 200 countries, providing easy access to cryptocurrencies through intuitive tools. Blockchain.com’s reputation as a trusted ecosystem makes its integration with VERUM a significant step in building trust and accessibility for the coin.

About Verum Coin

Verum Coin is a promising digital asset that has already made a name for itself in the market with its innovative solutions and steady growth. Being available on reputable platforms like Blockchain.com opens up new opportunities for VERUM and brings it closer to users worldwide.

This integration offers VERUM holders convenience and security, as well as expanded options for storage, trading, and investment. Stay tuned for further updates from the project — there’s much more to come!

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