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RHS Rocket Science Experiment: ISS flight slows seed growth; Mars food plans still viable

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: UK
Published: October 03, 2026 at 06:03

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In 2015, ESA astronaut Tim Peake carried rocket seeds to the International Space Station, launching a groundbreaking research project. Upon his return, 8,600 UK schools engaged in a citizen science experiment analyzing the seeds. The outcomes indicated that while the seeds' growth and aging were influenced by space conditions, they remained viable.

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