'Breakthrough': First plant transplant takes place in International Space Station
Story highlights NASA researches crop production in space because plants can provide nutrients to astronaut crews on long-duration missions, such as a mission to Mars In a breakthrough for space plant research, first plant transplant has taken place in the International Space Station's Vegetable Production System (Veggie) facility. NASA researches crop production in space because plants can provide nutrients to astronaut crews on long-duration missions, such as a mission to Mars. NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, an Expedition 64 crew member, who arrived to the station for a six-month scie...
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