Blog: Happy 4th! and “Astrobotany. Is that like The Martian?”
I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! I was wearing the new astrobotany shirt (shameless plug, but I was, for real) as I
Kai Rasmussen
July 6, 2018
Astrobotany News
Updates on the world of astrobotany from astrobotany.com.
Blog: The Art of Writing And Please Send me Another Letter
This is Kai Rasmussen’s blog. He is the webmaster for astrobotany.com, recent UW biology graduate, and graphic designer. These are updates about the process, if
Kai Rasmussen
July 1, 2018
Astrobotany News
New Plant Experiments Successfully Launch on SpaceX CRS-15
A SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket with Dragon Capsule Launches | Image Credit: Reuters SpaceX successfully launched their Falcon 9 rocket for commercial resupply 15 (CRS-15)
Kai Rasmussen
June 29, 2018
Website News
Blog: Graduation and the Future of Astrobotany and Astrobotany.com
This is Kai Rasmussen’s blog. He is the webmaster for astrobotany.com, a recent UW biology graduate, and a graphic designer. These are updates about the
Kai Rasmussen
June 21, 2018
Classic Astrobotany: Let’s Grow Algae in Space
Nearly sixty-five years ago, in 1954, NASA biologist Jack Myers was one of the first scientists to test algae (Chlorella) for oxygen production and recycling
Kai Rasmussen
June 17, 2018
Astrobotany History
A Brief History of Plant Habitats in Space
It’s fairly common knowledge: where you grow a plant makes all the difference. Botanists, gardeners, and farmers alike have worked for thousands of years to
Kai Rasmussen
May 27, 2018
Let’s mow grass in space.
Did you fellas hear? The Dragon has returned to Earth. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has returned with its latest loot haul from the International Space
Kai Rasmussen
May 8, 2018
New Frontiers: Tupperware for Plants in Space
Target, Budweiser, and now… Tupperware joins the list of companies ready to do their part for the field of astrobotany. Yes, you read that right,
Kai Rasmussen
May 3, 2018
Let’s Grow Cotton in Space.
Last year, the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) announced the ISS Cotton Sustainability Challenge, supported by Target. With a focus on
Kai Rasmussen
April 26, 2018
The Astrobotany Show Ep 03 – Plants and Gravity pt. 1
This week we introduce everyone’s favorite vector: gravity!
Kai Rasmussen
March 14, 2018