Salads in space as astronauts get to grow their own vegetables
Most people associate Nasa with rocket science but now the American space agency has turned its attention to rocket salad. A portable greenhouse to grow lettuces was taken to the International Space Station (ISS) during last week's SpaceX Dragon supply mission. Until now, all supplies have been delivered from Earth. But according to Dr Gioia Massa, a payload specialist at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, there is no reason why this has to be the case.
Continue Reading http://www.nzherald.co.nz
Join the Discussion