Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Astronaut Discusses Space Farming with PM Modi
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and PM Modi discussed growing food in space.
Shukla grew plants like methi and moong on the International Space Station to see how they grow in space.
This is important because it can help astronauts have fresh food on long missions.
Scientists are also studying how to grow plants in space because it could help solve food problems on Earth.
However, it's tricky due to a lack of gravity, light, and potential radiation dangers.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla discussed space farming with PM Modi.
Shukla grew methi and moong seeds on the ISS as part of an experiment.
Space farming addresses food security and supports long-term missions.
NASA's Veggie system has grown various plants, including lettuce and zinnias.
Challenges include microgravity, limited space, and radiation exposure.
- Who
- PM Modi and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla.
- What
- Discussion about space farming and its importance.
- When
- Following astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return from the ISS.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- To discuss the Ax-4 mission and future space endeavors, including food production.
- Astronaut
- Shubhanshu Shukla
- Mission
- Axiom-4 (ISS)
- Experiments
- Growing methi and moong seeds in space
- Space Agency
- NASA, ISRO
- Challenges
- Microgravity, radiation, and limited resources
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