Cowpea seeds take root in space: A major step in ISRO’s space farming efforts

ISRO has successfully germinated cowpea seeds in space as part of the CROPS experiment aboard the PSLV-C60 mission. This breakthrough, crucial for future long-duration space missions, demonstrates plant growth in microgravity, paving the way for food security for astronauts.

Cowpea seeds take root in space: A major step in ISRO’s space farming efforts
ISRO has successfully germinated cowpea seeds in space as part of the CROPS experiment aboard the PSLV-C60 mission. This breakthrough, crucial for future long-duration space missions, demonstrates plant growth in microgravity, paving the way for food security for astronauts.