As space agencies and private companies set their sights on Mars and beyond, one pressing challenge stands out—how to support human life on long-duration space missions. While rockets, propulsion, and life-support systems often steal the spotlight, a quieter revolution is taking root in orbit: space gardens. These miniature agricultural experiments may hold the key to READ MORE
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NASA Plant Experiments: What We Have Learned So Far
As humanity extends its reach into the cosmos, the question of how to sustain life beyond Earth has become increasingly urgent. Central to that question is the role of plants—not just as a food source, but as oxygen generators, carbon dioxide scrubbers, water purifiers, and even psychological comfort for astronauts living in isolated, confined environments. READ MORE