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science11 days ago•4 min saved

Spudnik-1: Orbiting Potato Mistaken for Tentacled Alien

An apparently purple lifeform photographed on the ISS by NASA astronaut Don Pettit was revealed to be a purple potato sprouting in a hydroponic setup, with the so-called tentacles being sprouts and a Velcro patch keeping the potato in place. Nicknamed Spudnik-1, the potato highlights Pettit’s space gardening hobby, which has produced several crops in orbit; potatoes have been grown in space since 1995, though growth in microgravity tends to be slower.

via ScienceAlert|

#don-pettit #hydroponics #iss

space2 years ago•1 min saved

Lost Space Tomatoes Found After 8 Months: NASA's Surprising Discovery

NASA has revealed the first image of two tomatoes that were lost in space for eight months. Astronaut Frank Rubio accidentally lost the tomatoes while harvesting for the XROOTS experiment, a soil-less plant experiment. The tomatoes were recently found by the ISS crew, dehydrated and slightly squashed but without any visible microbial or fungal growth. The XROOTS experiment aims to develop space agricultural methods to sustain crews on long-term space flights.

via NDTV|

#aeroponics #hydroponics #nasa

space2 years ago•3 min saved

Lost in Space: NASA Discovers Long-Lost Tomato After 8 Months

NASA has released footage of two tomatoes that were lost in space for 8 months after being harvested by astronaut Frank Rubio on the International Space Station. The tomatoes were found dehydrated and slightly squished, but showed no visible microbial or fungal growth. The incident highlighted the effects of humidity on food in space and the importance of developing techniques for growing fresh food during future space exploration missions. NASA is conducting various experiments, such as VEG-05 and Planet Habitat-03, to study plant growth in space and its potential benefits for astronauts' psychological well-being.

via Space.com|

#hydroponics #international-space-station #nasa

space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Lost in Space: NASA Unveils Transformed Tomatoes After 8 Months"

NASA has released footage of two tiny tomatoes that were lost in space for 8 months after being harvested by astronaut Frank Rubio on the International Space Station. The tomatoes were found dehydrated and slightly squished in a plastic bag, but showed no visible microbial or fungal growth. The experiment, part of the eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System (XROOTS), aims to develop techniques for growing plants without soil or other growth media for future space exploration missions. Growing food in space not only provides practical benefits but also has psychological benefits for astronauts.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#hydroponics #international-space-station #nasa

lifestyle2 years ago•7 min saved

Year-Round Freshness: Indoor Gardens for Winter Herb and Veggie Growth

Indoor gardening systems like Gardyn and Auk offer a solution for growing fresh herbs and vegetables all winter long. Gardyn Home Kit 3.0 is a larger hydroponic garden with integrated grow lights and cameras, controlled through a connected app and AI assistant. Auk is a smaller system that uses trays filled with soil and seeds, with automatic feeding and watering. Both systems provide abundant produce and herbs, but Gardyn is more expensive and offers a wider range of plants and accessories. Auk is a more compact and affordable option for countertop gardening.

via Forbes|

#fresh-produce #gardening-technology #hydroponics