Food as Stardust

A popular-science presentation of research into the history of food in Space, starting from the primordial laws that guided the transformation of matter in the Universe's great "forge", through to the latest advances in the study of taste perception and the preparation of food packs for astronauts. From this exploration - rich in anecdotes and information likely to intrigue a broad and varied audience - follows a more technical deep dive and an analysis of the opportunities for real-economy applications in the food-processing industry, in order to answer a simple question: what will the kitchen of the future look like?

Introduction
Giacomo Bassmaji, Designer and Cultural Manager

In conversation with:
Francesco Bombardi, Designer and Lecturer at the Politecnico di Milano, Co-Director of the Master's in Design for Food
Claudio Melioli, Astrophysicist and Lecturer in Physics and Photovoltaic Technologies at DISMI, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Presentation by IIS Lazzaro Spallanzani of the “Space L(a)unch” project, selected for Expo 2025 Osaka
Fabrizio Sola, Teacher and Food & Wine Coordinator at IIS Lazzaro Spallanzani (Castelfranco Emilia)
Prof Gabriele Vadruccio, Teacher at IIS Lazzaro Spallanzani
Beatrice Del Prete, Student at IIS Lazzaro Spallanzani
Cesare Pedroni, Student at IIS Lazzaro Spallanzani