Researchers in Biology and Nutritional Science received awards from the prestigious NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) initiative for their innovative projects in algae-infused space guacamole. Dr. Changqi Liu, Dr. Jing Zhao, and Dr. Cristal Zuniga, alongside postgraduate students Daniel Noreña-Caro and Ali Raza and Cellular and Molecular Biology Doctorate student Gabriela Canto-Encalada, are pooling their expertise and creativity to tackle one of space exploration’s enduring challenges: astronaut nutrition. Their mission is to create a superfood recipe that not only broadens astronauts’ food options but also provides the essential nutrients required for peak performance in the challenging conditions of space.