NASA scientists
They are growing crops in orbit to study how plants are affected by the space environment.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 28min
Growing plants and human tissue in space
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.
