Indian astronaut Sudhanshu Shukla to grow superfoods in space, a significant step towards space agriculture
17-05-2025 06:10 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Indian astronaut Sudhanshu Shukla to grow superfoods in space, a significant step towards space agriculture

Group Captain Sudhanshu Shukla is set to embark on the Axiom Mission-4 to the ISS in 2025, a collaborative effort involving NASA, ISRO, and ESA. He will conduct experiments on growing green gram and fenugreek seeds in microgravity. This research aims to develop sustainable food solutions for long-duration space missions, advancing India's role in space agriculture and life-support systems.
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