Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to grow crops, study water bears at space station next monthIndian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments at the International Space Station during the Axiom Mission-4. These expe...
21 Apr, 2025, 05.11 PM IST
Biology in space unlocked by ISRO, payload grows cowpea leavesIndian Space Research Organisation said it can demonstrate biology in space by sprouting cowpea in a microgravity environment, highlighting...
06 Jan, 2025, 08.01 PM IST
Cowpea seedlings onboard ISRO's POEM-4 sprout first leaves in spaceISRO announces a milestone in space-based plant research as cowpea seedlings onboard the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 module have sprouted their first l...
06 Jan, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
'Life sprouts in space', says ISRO after cowpea seeds germinate under microgravity conditionsISRO's CROPS experiment onboard PSLV-C60 successfully sprouted cowpea seeds in four days under microgravity conditions. This experiment aim...
04 Jan, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
IN-SPACe link to experiments by startups in spaceThe PSLV Orbital Experiment Module (POEM) will carry 24 experiments, including 14 from ISRO and 10 from non-government entities (NGEs), cov...
28 Dec, 2024, 05.19 PM IST
ISRO to study how crops grow in space on PSLV-C60 missionISRO's PSLV-C60 mission will launch twin satellites for space docking technology demonstration. The PSLV's fourth stage, POEM-4, will host ...
22 Dec, 2024, 07.30 PM IST
10 Best Flower Seeds in India for Crafting a Vibrant and Fragrant Floral ParadiseDiscover the essence of floral beauty with our selection of the best flower seeds. From vibrant zinnias to elegant morning glories, this se...
09 Apr, 2024, 07.06 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
Budweiser wants to go beyond ISS, says they now wish to brew beer far away, in microgravityThe experiment will be one of the 250 facilitated by the Elon Musk-owned aerospace company.
05 Dec, 2019, 07.23 PM IST
Xech Grow Station review: Multi-purpose, smart desktop accessory for your workstationThe tiny plastic planter is removable so you can place it outside for a while if needed.
15 Sep, 2019, 08.36 AM IST
- Tupperware containers to help NASA astronauts eat fresh food
Washington, March 31 (IANS) Tupperware, a household name when it comes to keeping food fresh, is now helping NASA improve astronauts' diet ...
31 Mar, 2018, 10.22 AM IST
- US company all set to brew beer on Mars
New York, Nov 26 (IANS) Imagine how it would be if you can enjoy a chilled beer on Mars? US-based brewing company Anheuser-Busch is all set...
26 Nov, 2017, 05.42 PM IST
Drop a seed bomb to fight deforestationThe children's workshops conducted by Chiguru Eco Space, a bio-diversity educational centre in Singadasanahalli village, Magadi, also inclu...
10 Apr, 2017, 12.32 PM IST
- Space cucumbers reveal how plants sense gravity
Tokyo, Dec 26 (IANS) Examining cucumber seedlings germinated under the very weak gravity -- or microgravity -- conditions of the Internatio...
26 Dec, 2016, 04.15 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
Plant discovery could lead to growing food in spaceResearchers have discovered a gene in an ancient "magical" Australian native tobacco plant that may pave the way for growing food in space.
04 Nov, 2015, 04.23 PM IST
New project to send seeds to MarsA team of young researchers will send seeds to Mars in 2018 to grow the first plant on the Red planet.
19 Jan, 2015, 05.43 PM IST