Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 133: The Science of Space Gardening
10 Jul 2024, 12:38 GMT
Source URL: https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/episode-133-the-science-of-space-gardening/
In this episode, Dr. Gioia Massa, senior Life Sciences project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, outlines the systems and processes used for growing vegetables aboard the International Space Station. The technology could one day support astronauts on long-duration missions in deep space. What we learn can benefit agriculture on Earth as well.