Space Facts II - Supporting Life In Space

The video discusses the challenges of meeting basic human needs during long-duration space missions. NASA is exploring sustainable solutions like controlled ecological life support systems, where plants recycle air, water, and waste while producing food. The Kennedy Space Center is experimenting with hydroponics to grow crops without soil, aiming to support future missions to the Moon and Mars.

What are the basic human needs that astronauts require in space?

What is NASA's current focus regarding space missions?

What challenges are associated with providing essentials for long-duration space missions?

Describe the controlled ecological life support system being developed at the Kennedy Space Center.

What is hydroponics and how does it benefit space farming?