NASA has officially launched the 'Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table,' an international competition aimed at revolutionizing food systems for future long-duration human missions to Mars. This challenge, building on previous phases of the Deep Space Food Challenge, calls upon scientists, innovators, chefs, and citizen scientists globally to design comprehensive, nutritionally sufficient, and integrated food systems suitable for a Martian habitat. The core objective is to develop novel food production technologies or systems that demand minimal resources, generate negligible waste, and consistently deliver safe, nutritious, and palatable food for astronauts over extended periods, up to three years, without reliance on Earth resupply. The challenge specifies designing a complete 14-sol (Martian day) meal plan, alongside a detailed concept of operations for the integrated food system, covering production, processing, preparation, storage, and waste management. NASA is offering a prize purse of up to $750,000 USD for eligible U.S. teams, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 for top winners and additional categorical prizes. International teams are encouraged to participate and will receive recognition, though the monetary prizes are reserved for U.S. competitors. The 'Mars to Table' challenge officially opened for registration on January 12-13, 2026, and will accept applications until July 31, 2026, with winners slated for announcement in September 2026. Beyond space exploration, the innovative solutions derived from this challenge are expected to have significant terrestrial benefits, potentially transforming food production and enhancing food security in challenging environments, remote communities, and urban areas on Earth. This initiative underscores NASA's commitment to pushing technological boundaries not only for space endeavors but also for addressing global challenges.