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Discover the latest in space farming news, exploring the groundbreaking advancements in growing food beyond Earth. This section provides updates for researchers, scientists, and enthusiasts, covering innovations in zero-gravity agriculture, hydroponics, plant biology, and sustainability practices designed for space missions. Stay informed on how space farming is paving the way for future interplanetary agriculture and life support systems.

Five varieties of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) heirloom seeds traveled to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first time Native American heirloom seeds have flown to space.

Choctaw Heirloom Seeds Complete Space Journey, Inspire STEM Learning

by Sepehr Achard
21st November 2024

Five varieties of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) heirloom seeds traveled to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first time Native American heirloom seeds have flown to space.

Interstellar Lab and the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation have partnered on Mission Little Prince, which aims to grow roses on the Moon.

Mission Little Prince: Growing Roses on the Moon

by Sepehr Achard
27th May 2024

Interstellar Lab and the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation have partnered on Mission Little Prince, which aims to grow roses on the Moon.

Maia Farms and Ecoation clinch the grand prize in the NASA and Canadian Space Agency's Deep Space Food Challenge

Maia Farms Latest News: Secures Over $2M in Funding to Advance Mycelium-Based Protein Solutions

by Sepehr Achard
3rd May 2024

Maia Farms completes a Pre-Seed funding round, raising over $2 million through private capital and matching grants.

Researchers at UF have successfully grown second-generation plants from seeds previously cultivated on the International Space Station

UF/IFAS Plant Experiment Returns From ISS

by admin1
12th February 2024

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 from seeds that were previously grown on […]

Leone Ermes Romano et al. studied the impact of varied gravitational conditions on water lentils to assess its viability as a space crop

Water Lentils: Study Assesses Their Viability As A Space Crop

by Sepehr Achard
8th January 2024

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 […]