Galaxy Gardening
Oct 10 2006, Kanchan

For Virgin Galactic’s short space trips you are sure not to go hungry. But if on long trips in space, food might become a concern.
To alleviate the pressure of space food qualms scientists are trying to grow food in conditions replicating mars...

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