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NASA sent seeds into space for nearly 6 years; after they returned, 132,000 experiment kits reached 3.3 million students in 30 countries- In 2021, NASA sent 11 types of crop seeds outside the space station for 8 months; after their return, scientists tested whether they could still grow
- In 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed across every US state and 30 countries
- In 2004, ESA grew rocket seeds on the ISS with André Kuipers; after four days, dark-grown seedlings were taller and yellow, while lit ones stayed smaller and greenA 2004 space project involving astronaut Andre Kuipers and schoolchildren explored plant growth factors. Thousands of students participated...11 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space but the mission failed and the animal did not survive the flightIn 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space in an early animal flight test. Albert I re...04 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now1947 mission was part of a larger American effort to understand whether living organisms could survive the journey into space. Beginning in...03 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- In 1990, NASA recovered tomato seeds after nearly 6 years on LDEF; classroom tests found space seeds germinated at 73.8% versus 70.3% for Earth controlsAfter nearly six years aboard NASA's LDEF satellite, Rutgers tomato seeds returned to Earth to inspire young scientists. Millions of studen...01 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1968, two Russian steppe tortoises travelled around the Moon before humans did. They survived a punishing 20G force while returning to EarthIn a remarkable journey, two Russian steppe tortoises embarked on a mission aboard Zond 5, orbiting the Moon in September 1968. This pionee...26 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- In 2015, NASA astronauts ate space-grown lettuce in orbit for the first time; fresh food may also help support crew morale on long missionsAstronauts aboard the International Space Station made history by eating lettuce that was grown in microgravity. This significant event sho...26 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. 55 years later, a NASA scientist has tracked down dozens of the surviving “Moon trees” still growing across AmericaIn 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. The seeds were planted across America after returning to Earth, but NASA...21 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- In 1971, an Apollo 14 astronaut carried hundreds of tree seeds around the Moon, and most Americans have no idea they are walking past them every dayAstronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon on Apollo 14, a mission that unexpectedly led to the creation of "Moon Trees." De...01 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- US Senate confirms private astronaut, Musk ally Jared Isaacman as NASA chiefJared Isaacman, a billionaire private astronaut and former associate of Elon Musk, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as NASA's 15th adm...18 Dec, 2025, 06.09 AM IST
- NASA reduces flights on Boeing's Starliner after botched astronaut missionNASA has cut astronaut missions for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The next flight to the International Space Station will be uncrewed. Thi...25 Nov, 2025, 07.41 AM IST
- From space to soil: What are Moon Trees? NASA finds new homes for themNASA meticulously selected organizations nationwide to receive 'Moon Tree' seedlings from the Artemis I mission. These seedlings, having ci...26 Apr, 2024, 03.06 PM IST
- Dubai Floods: Is artificial rain behind UAE's rare torrential weather?Dubai Floods: Dubai experienced rare torrential rain, causing widespread flooding and raising concerns about climate change's impact on ext...18 Apr, 2024, 12.41 PM IST
- In one giant leap for Earth plants, seeds are grown in moon soilResearchers said on Thursday they planted seeds of a diminutive flowering weed called Arabidopsis thaliana in 12 small thimble-sized contai...12 May, 2022, 09.25 PM IST
- SpaceX launches ants, avocados, robot to space stationThe Dragon is carrying more than 4,800 pounds (2,170 kilograms) of supplies and experiments, and fresh food including avocados, lemons and ...29 Aug, 2021, 01.11 PM IST
- History in the making: SpaceX propels two NASA astronauts into orbitSpaceX became the first private company to launch people into orbit, a feat achieved by US, Russia & China.31 May, 2020, 12.26 PM IST
- NASA to grow flowers in space for first timeFlowers could be blooming on the ISS after the New Year, thanks to NASA's first flowering crop experiment on the orbiting laboratory.17 Nov, 2015, 04.48 PM IST
- NASA's windbot drone would sail forever around JupiterAs part of Innovative Advanced Concepts program, the Jet Propulsion Lab at NASA is looking into using a 'windbot' to harness the power of J...23 Jul, 2015, 01.28 PM IST
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