Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:35pm on 04 Dec 2024,Wednesday Science
Astronaut Sunita Williams is growing "Outredgeous" romaine lettuce on the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment, called Plant Habitat-07, studies how water availability affects plant growth in microgravity. This research aims to develop farming techniques for deep-space missions and improve water-efficient farming on Earth. By growing fresh food in space, astronauts can reduce resupply needs and enjoy better nutrition and mental health. The findings may also help address global food security and drought challenges. Williams, aboard the ISS since June, will return to Earth in February 2025 after completing several scientific and maintenance tasks.
