Why Astronauts Need Farm-to-Table

The video explores the complexities of growing food in space, emphasizing the need for food autonomy on long-term missions. It discusses the role of bacteria, plants like duckweed and algae, and aquaculture systems in creating sustainable food sources. The importance of microbiomes in enhancing food efficiency is highlighted, along with the challenges of limited space and resources. The video concludes with the potential future of space farming and the necessity of solving these challenges for successful space exploration.

What considerations must be taken into account when selecting organisms for space food systems?

What are the advantages of using duckweed and algae for space food production?

Discuss the potential of genetically engineered crops for space missions.