NASA and USDA Unite for Groundbreaking Agriculture & Space Partnership
A pivotal agreement was signed today between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), signaling a more vital collaboration between these...
View ArticleNASA ISS Crew Advances Plant Research in Space
Last week, the International Space Station (ISS) crew conducted numerous scientific experiments, including initiating operations for Plant Habitat-03. This study focuses on understanding whether...
View ArticleNASA’s Expedition 69 Focuses on Advancing Agriculture in Space
In a recent update from NASA’s official blog, the Expedition 69 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) delved into space botany research to enhance our understanding of crop growth […] The...
View ArticleSpace Controlled Environment Agriculture: The Future of Sustainable Food...
According to a recent study by Wright et al., 2023, the future of food production may lie beyond our planet. The research emphasizes the growing significance of terrestrial controlled environment […]...
View ArticleAubrie O’Rourke’s Journey in Space Crop Production
The journey of Aubrie O’Rourke‘s career is a testament to the power of passion, adaptability, and a thirst for exploration. From the serene landscapes of California to the vibrant cultures […] The post...
View ArticleWanna Greens®, the First Duckweed on SpaceX
Israeli agro-tech manufacturer GreenOnyx has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration and agriculture technology. Its flagship product, Wanna Greens®, is the first duckweed plant sent to...
View ArticleCotton in Space: Unlocking the Secrets to Crop Resilience
Key Takeaways Critical Commodity: Cotton is a vital agricultural commodity, essential in various products but challenging to grow sustainably. Space-Based Research: University of Wisconsin-Madison...
View ArticleEden Grow Systems Appoints Dr. D. Marshall Porterfield as Innovation Advisor
Key Takeaways Dr. D. Marshall Porterfield appointed as Innovation Advisor at Eden Grow Systems, a NASA spinoff. His expertise in agricultural and biological engineering to enhance Eden’s...
View ArticleWater Lentils: Study Assesses Their Viability As A Space Crop
Key Takeaways Leone Ermes Romano et al. (2024) studied the impact of varied gravitational conditions on Wolffia globosa (water lentils) to assess its viability as a space crop. This research […] The...
View ArticleUF/IFAS Plant Experiment Returns From ISS
Key Takeaways Second-Generation Space-Grown Plants: Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have successfully grown Arabidopsis thaliana plants...
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