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Space Salad

  • October 23, 2014
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Someday, astronauts may need to grow lots of plants, and NASA’s “Veggie” system is a step toward that goal. Activated on the International Space Station in May 2014, Veggie’s first crop is red romaine lettuce. But the leaves must be tested before any salad is served.

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