Are We There Yet?

Growing plants and human tissue in space

Jan 16, 2024
NASA scientists are growing crops in orbit to study how plants are affected by space environment. Redwire scientists are 3D printing tissue, including knee cartilage and cardiac tissue, in space. They discuss challenges of growing plants in space, use of specialized lighting and gene editing. Redwire's projects in 3D printing skin, organs, and tissue are also discussed.
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