Tuesday, February 11, 2025

High-Tech Module for Space Farming Developed in Italy

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In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Enea Casaccia research center have designed a high-tech container for growing microgreens like radish and cabbage in space, set to be unveiled on National Space Day, December 16. Funded by the Italian Space Agency as part of the MICROx2 project, this initiative collaborates with CNR and universities in Rome and Naples to establish bioregenerative systems that provide astronauts with fresh, nutritious food during lengthy space missions. The innovative cultivation system incorporates advanced irrigation and LED lighting, monitored through smart diagnostic technologies to ensure optimal growing conditions. Enea’s Agriculture 4.0 Laboratory, engaged in hydroponics and aeroponics for over a decade, emphasizes the importance of enhancing food sustainability in space while reducing dependency on Earth supplies. The advancements will be showcased at the upcoming New Space Economy Expoforum in Rome.

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