Plants and Spaceflight
Everything you need to know about plants in space.
Stressors of Spaceflight
The Basics of Plants in Space
Learn about the basics of plants in space.
Spaceflight Stress
What factors impact plants in space?
Gravitropism
Plants sense and respond to gravity.
Root Challenges in Space
In microgravity, plant roots tend to skew.
Caring for Plants in Space
Watering Plants in Space
Fluid dynamics can pose challenges when watering plants in space.
Optimal Lighting for Plants in Space
Efficiency is the name of the game- high-energy blue and red LED lights are typically used to grow plants in space.
Why Not Use Sunlight?
Plants need light to live and grow, and it takes a lot of energy to grow plants using man-made light fixtures. So why don’t we use sunlight instead?
Delaying Germination of Seeds Using Far-Red Light
Plants need light to live and grow, and it takes a lot of energy to grow plants using man-made light fixtures. So why don’t we use sunlight instead?
Growing Plants on other Planets
Martian 'Soil'
Martian regolith is not great for growing plants.
Regolith Simulant
Can we grow plants using 'soil' (regolith) from other planets?
NASA Target Crops
What kind of plants do we want to grow in space?
Astrobotany and Climate Change
How astrobotany research can support the fight against climate change.