Why Do We Grow Plants in Space? We Asked a NASA Expert
Plants are more than just greenery, they are key to helping astronauts survive and thrive off Earth. They provide food and oxygen, recycle water and waste, and even offer psychological benefits.
But the positives do not stop there. Growing plants in the International Space Station also helps scientists develop new technologies for agriculture in extreme environments, a skill that could benefit future explorers on the Moon and Mars but also agriculture right here on Earth, especially in places where growing food is a challenge.
A NASA scientist explains why space farming is so important for both space exploration and life on our own planet.
Learn more about growing plants in space: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-research-and-technology/growing-plants-in-space/
Editor: James Lucas
Duration: 1 minute, 21 seconds
Release Date: April 15, 2025
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