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Researchers study hydroponic techniques for growing plants.WONDER Project
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Plant research Farming for the Future
How aggressive is lettuce? Can plants grow under purple light? The answers could have a big impact on future missions.
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Composting research Not Your Backyard Compost Heap
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The ARMS water recovery system Beneficial Bacteria Up in ARMS
Can we have cleaner water AND more storage in space? The innovative ARMS water recovery system could be the answer.
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Feeding the Explorers of Tomorrow
Scientists continue to develop a life support system needed to produce food, purify water, regenerate oxygen, and filter the air during long duration missions into space.
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Spaceflight and Life Sciences Training Program
A college program designed for students who are interested in getting involved with ALS research.
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Command Monitoring and Data System
The Command Monitoring and Data System provides control, monitoring, and configuration tracking capability for life science research hardware in the Space Life Sciences Lab.
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Last Updated: February 13, 2006