A short NASA eClips educational video that shows how scientists and engineers grow plants on the International Space Station:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}. It introduces the special systems (like the Veggie growth chamber and controlled LED lighting) needed to cultivate crops in microgravity, where soil and traditional farming aren’t possible. Viewers hear from NASA experts (such as Jacob Torres) about designing both open and closed plant growth systems and why fresh vegetables are important for astronauts:contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}. This clip covers science concepts like photosynthesis and life support, and demonstrates the creative problem-solving behind farming beyond Earth. By linking space exploration to agriculture, students see an exciting application of botany and engineering – growing food in space – that also yields insights to improve farming on Earth.
A short NASA eClips educational video that shows how scientists and engineers grow plants on the International Space Station:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}. It introduces the special systems (like the Veggie growth chamber and controlled LED lighting) needed to cultivate crops in microgravity, where soil and traditional farming aren’t possible. Viewers hear from NASA experts (such as Jacob Torres) about designing both open and closed plant growth systems and why fresh vegetables are important for astronauts:contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}. This clip covers science concepts like photosynthesis and life support, and demonstrates the creative problem-solving behind farming beyond Earth. By linking space exploration to agriculture, students see an exciting application of botany and engineering – growing food in space – that also yields insights to improve farming on Earth.
