Dr. Schwendner recently gave a talk to to the European Astrobiology Institute on Extreme Environments on Earth .

Very different audiences: Same message. Growing plants in space enables the production of food on Earth!

Dr. Stutte was able to present how, in order for us to become a space-faring species, the challenge of growing plants in space must be met--and how that vision can be used to meet the challenge of feeding a rapidly growing population facing climate change, limited resources, and increased demand.

The vision to grow plants in space has resulted in innovations that enabled the emergence of vertical farming and the ability to grow plants anywhere on Earth where there is a demand.

Of greater importance is a shift in mindset: a sustainable food production system is not only possible, but essential, for the long term survival of the species here on Earth or in space.

Exploration of the unimaginable vastness of space is inspiring! Dreaming the unimaginable, and bringing that impossibility to reality bring the best of us. It is the goal of SyNRGE to bring the best of our space back to Earth.

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