NASA
Scientists have researched and learned more about the science behind hydroponics. With all the accomplishments through history, a question that needs to be answered would be, does hydroponics offer an impact for our future?
NASA set a goal of heading to Mars or starting a civilization in space. NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, started to research and experiment with hydroponics and how the effects of space impacts the plant growth.
We all know that plants are a good source of food, and this is the same in space. Plants are good food for astronauts in space for many reasons. They remove toxic carbon dioxide from inside the air in the capsule. It is also a cost effective factor for future projects like heading to Mars. The expense of sending a fresh supply of food whenever the astronauts need it would be astronomically high. This is one reason NASA is experimenting with hydroponics, instead of sending food to them, let them grow food wherever they are.
There are many troubles that NASA will need to fix, such as how zero gravity will affect plant growth, or how the light difference will change the performance of the plant, and they will also need to face the problem of pressure.
Actual space travel may seem light-years away, but the future begins with one small step for man.
Scientists have researched and learned more about the science behind hydroponics. With all the accomplishments through history, a question that needs to be answered would be, does hydroponics offer an impact for our future?
NASA set a goal of heading to Mars or starting a civilization in space. NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, started to research and experiment with hydroponics and how the effects of space impacts the plant growth.
We all know that plants are a good source of food, and this is the same in space. Plants are good food for astronauts in space for many reasons. They remove toxic carbon dioxide from inside the air in the capsule. It is also a cost effective factor for future projects like heading to Mars. The expense of sending a fresh supply of food whenever the astronauts need it would be astronomically high. This is one reason NASA is experimenting with hydroponics, instead of sending food to them, let them grow food wherever they are.
There are many troubles that NASA will need to fix, such as how zero gravity will affect plant growth, or how the light difference will change the performance of the plant, and they will also need to face the problem of pressure.
Actual space travel may seem light-years away, but the future begins with one small step for man.