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Scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions
Space isn't known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system.
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Researchers at the USF's Aerospace: Science, Technology, Research and Applications Center (ASTRA) are working on developing sustainable space agriculture projects. These projects aim to create conditions for growing crops in space, despite the harsh environment. The multidisciplinary teams are focused on finding solutions to overcome the challenges of extreme temperatures and vast distances. The potential applications of these projects extend beyond space exploration, with possible benefits for agriculture back on Earth.
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