Ralph FRITSCHE

Deep Space Food Challenge • Strategy and Development Lead

○ Ralph Fritsche, Is the recently retired former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Crop Production and Exploration Food Systems Project Manager. Prior to his retirement Mr. Fritsche was leading the effort to develop fresh food systems in support of long duration space missions beyond low Earth orbit and was the head judge for the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge. He is currently serving as the Strategy and Development Lead for the Deep Space Food Consortium. Mr. Fritsche began his career with NASA in1989 and has supported the US Space Shuttle and Space Station Programs in various engineering and operational roles and is a recipient of the NASA Exceptional Service Medal.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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