To meet the nutritional needs of Shuttle crews at NASA, a new food system centers around a galley that has been installed on the mid-deck of the Orbiter's cabin. The galley is a modular unit that can be removed for special flight missions that require extra interior space. It features hot and cold water dispensers, a pantry, an oven, food serving trays, a personal hygiene station, a water heater, and auxiliary equipment storage areas. The galley does not have a freezer as in Skylab, nor a refrigerator.

USDA Secretary Ann Veneman on July 12 announced that USDA will seek written comments and hold a public meeting to provide opportunity for public input into its comprehensive review and update of the Food Guidance System.