NASA Selects 12 New Research Proposals on Space Crops and Astronaut Health
The investigations aim to advance food production and understand health impacts for future space explorers, NASA said.
NASA has selected 12 new investigations intended to support human explorers in space, the agency announced on its Breaking News platform.
According to NASA, six of the selected investigations will focus on advancing the ability to produce food off-planet, while the remaining six will examine how the unique conditions associated with space exploration can affect the health and physiology of astronauts.
NASA said the six food-focused investigations are supported by the agency's Space Biology program, though further details on the specific research topics were not included in the excerpt provided.
The announcement did not specify the institutions or researchers involved, nor the timeline for the studies. NASA has not yet released additional details on the six health-focused investigations.
The selection is part of NASA's ongoing efforts to prepare for long-duration human space exploration, which requires solutions for sustainable food production and mitigating health risks associated with spaceflight, according to the agency.
Sources
- New Crops, Health Research Proposals to Help NASA Advance Exploration — NASA Breaking News
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