It is possible to grow vegetables in the universe

The gravityless environment in space stations is considered unsuitable for all types of long-term cultivation and survival. Now scientists have found a way to grow vegetables for astronauts.

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The zero gravity environment in the universe contains many mysteries, especially the mystery of how the earth's organisms adapt and grow in this particular environment. In order to diversify food sources for astronauts, and test cultivation in space station environments, scientists have created a smart vegetable growing room environment called SPOT and ROGR.

Growing vegetables in the universe has become feasible.(Illustration)

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, USA, have successfully developed an environment for growing vegetables in the universe, helping astronauts grow their own short-term vegetables to serve their daily meals. they.SPOT and ROGR is the product with the first breakthrough, it is able to grow fast-growing vegetables such as lettuce and towards other long-term vegetables.

Appearance of a vegetable growing machine in SPOT and ROGR universe.(Illustration)

Packed pre-processed foods for astronauts become too popular, but it is impossible to prepare a lot of food for a few years of life on the space station. Growing green vegetables to provide food directly on the stations will open the possibility of long life in the universe.

SPOT and ROGR of scientists include an artificial environment, surrounded by a glass layer, the devices attached below this glass box will create the most suitable conditions for the growth and development of vegetables. . Smart sensors will calculate the time for watering, changing the environment, lighting to create conditions for photosynthesis, etc. At the same time, this environment will be controlled completely sterile, avoiding the spread of types of bacteria in the space station environment.

In order to be sure that the vegetables grown in the universe are normal and edible, scientists have conducted the experimental planting process in some simulated environments, the results are completely feasible. . In the future, people can apply the advances of technology to cultivation in the universe.

Scientists have thoroughly tested the growing of vegetables in the universe.(Illustration)

Vegetable quality monitoring and evaluation is also done automatically with direct connection of SPOT and ROGR to a computer system and management software. The detailed parameters are clearly displayed in the management software, astronauts will not have to interfere in this process.