Austronaut: Plants in Human Spaceflight

Australian Space Week Workshop 1 of 3!

During this all-new half-day workshop supported by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, participants will explore the effects of the space environment on plant physiology whilst conducting practical lab experiments with transferrable skills to microgravity research.

Good nutrition is vital for astronaut health on a mission and research groups such as Plants for Space (P4S) are investigating how to grow healthier and more nutritious plants to support deep space missions. In addition to making more satisfying and nutritious meals which boost astronaut health and morale, plant growth in space can also provide an outlet for recreation and relaxation. 

Key topics include understanding why duckweed is a useful crop for space plant research, investigating protein rich foods and plants, learning about controlled environment agriculture and practicing lab skills that are useful for science in human spaceflight.

Austronaut is also holding workshops on Saturday the 19th of July (Human Performance for Space) and the 20th of July (Fast Jets and their role in Space). Receive a discount by registering for multiple days!