NASA’s recent selection of 11 Space Biology research projects offers a glimpse into the future of lunar exploration and the challenges of sustaining life beyond Earth’s orbit. These studies, meticulously chosen in response to the ROSES-2022 Program Element E.9 “Space Biology Research Studies,” represent a confluence of efforts from multiple institutions across the United States, with an estimated funding of about $2.3 million between 2024 and 2027​​. Plant Research Investigations: These investigations, led by experts like Simon Gilroy, Aymeric Goyer, Christopher Mason, and others, are primarily focused on understanding how lunar regolith (moon soil) can support plant growth. For instance, … Continue reading Advancing Space Agriculture: NASA’s Latest Bet on Lunar Regolith Studies