NASA proves growing plants in space is key to healthy astronaut life on Mars missions and deep space travel | – The Times of India

NASA proves growing plants in space is key to healthy astronaut life on Mars missions and deep space travel | – The Times of India

The idea of growing plants in space once sounded like a far-off dream, but modern scientific advancements have brought it closer to reality. This achievement is not only about enjoying the sight of greenery in a weightless environment but also about ensuring survival, maintaining astronaut mental health, and supporting future deep space missions. Fresh vegetables…

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Beyond space station: Shukla’s on-ground research aims for habitats on Mars – The Times of India

Beyond space station: Shukla’s on-ground research aims for habitats on Mars – The Times of India

BENGALURU: As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares for his historic flight to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Axiom-4 Mission (Ax-4) on June 8, his days in quarantine are being watched closely. But what’s flown under the radar is that this Indian Air Force pilot turned astronaut has also donned the researcher’s hat—co-authoring two scientific…

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