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The challenge of space gardening: One giant 'leaf' for mankind

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NASA has turned to novice gardeners to test out gardening in space, something the agency believes will be crucial for the next generation of explorers, who need to feed themselves on missions to the Moon or Mars that may last months or years.

Added on the 08/05/2018 18:50:06 - Copyright : AFP EN

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