Hydroponic vs Aeroponic Systems in Space
Space missions increasingly depend on closed-loop systems to produce fresh food, recycle water, and sustain human crews for extended periods….
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Learning from Biosphere 2: Mistakes and Successes
The ambitious Biosphere 2 project in Oracle, Arizona, remains a landmark experiment that reshaped our understanding of closed ecological systems…
Space-Based Food Production for Deep Space Missions
Space exploration is rapidly evolving from short orbital visits to ambitious missions targeting Mars, asteroids, and beyond. As travel durations…
The Ethics of Modifying Life for Space Survival
The pursuit of human expansion into outer space brings to the forefront a series of pressing questions surrounding the manipulation…
Building Bio-Integrated Habitats for Long-Term Space Missions
As humanity ventures beyond Earth’s cradle for extended missions, the integration of living systems into spacecraft architecture becomes essential. By…
Photosynthesis Efficiency in Artificial Light Environments
Artificial light has revolutionized the study and application of plant growth beyond natural environments. Researchers now harness the control offered…
Designing Multi-Crop Systems for Space Colonies
The exploration of extraterrestrial environments demands innovative approaches to securing reliable food supplies for astronauts and future space settlers. Designing…
The Future of Agricultural Robots in Extraterrestrial Farms
The intersection of space exploration and **agriculture** is reshaping how humanity approaches food production beyond Earth’s boundaries. As missions to…
Synthetic Biology and Its Role in Space Food Systems
The exploration of space presents unprecedented challenges for sustaining human life beyond Earth’s atmosphere. As missions extend further into the…
Using Martian Regolith Simulants for Crop Trials
Growing plants on Mars demands innovative solutions built upon extensive research with regolith simulant. As humanity moves beyond low Earth…