Roots in the Sky: An Astronaut’s Guide to Farming on Mars

Illustration by Uthenism on iStockphoto. Article published by NOW, a Northrop Grumman newsletter – October 15, 2021.

Beyond M&Ms, space espresso and astronaut ice cream , a lot of work remains when it comes to securing nutrition in space. Knowing how to cultivate, culture and cycle consumable nutrients will be necessary for humans to successfully settle deep space. And it might be helpful for feeding hungry mouths on our home planet, too. […]

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