AstroPlant Archives - Darwin Innovation

7th December 2022

AstroPlant: Artemis Moon Trees

Artemis I is on its way back to Earth, bringing the next generation of Moon Trees with it. This post looks at biology experiments aboard Artemis.

26th October 2022

AstroPlant: plants on the moon

Can plants grow on the moon? This post takes a look at experiments with plant growth in lunar soil, and on the Chang’e 4 lunar lander.

5th April 2022

AstroPlant: space medicine

Can we grow medicine in space? This post looks at why bone density is a problem for astronauts, and how specialised lettuce might be able to help.

15th September 2021

AstroPlant: space spice

Does food taste different in space? This post takes a look at the chilli peppers growing on the ISS, and at why spicy food is popular with astronauts.

19th May 2021

AstroPlant: painting pak choi

In this post, we’re talking about the latest crop on the International Space Station, and about how paintbrushes can help with pollination.

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AstroPlant: Artemis Moon Trees

AstroPlant: plants on the moon

AstroPlant: space medicine

AstroPlant: space spice

AstroPlant: painting pak choi

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