Italy is set to send approximately 3 kilograms of fusilli to the International Space Station (ISS) for testing and evaluation. The goal is to determine the best recipe that suits microgravity conditions and meets the nutritional needs of astronauts. 

The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, the Italian Air Force, Barilla, and Axiom Space. The aim is not only to explore the culinary possibilities in space but also to support the application for Italian cuisine to be recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.