Space Farmers

GPS, solar cells, Velcro and even baby formula are just some of the inventions space exploration has provided us. Now, Man's mission to go deeper into space has inspired further innovations in producing the food we eat. From the genesis of space food at NASA, to groundbreaking technology in Finland today, which creates protein out of air, scientists have been racing to reshape food production on Earth. Researchers examine how plants react to space conditions in Austria, the Netherlands, Israel and Thailand to grow the next superfood in harsh conditions on Earth. Meanwhile, in Singapore, microalgae grown in bioreactors for space shuttles could be applied in cities, even deserts. Space Farmers will make agriculture on space possible and the growing of food on Earth much more sustainable.

Show Info

Network: Singapore CNA (2023 - 2023)
Default Runtime: 60 minutes
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes

Official site: www.channelnewsasia.com

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Previous Episode

To Grow Beyond Planet Earth

Episode 1x02; Mar 29, 2023

How could research for long-term missions to faraway planets, and for the eventual creation of space settlements, better agricultural practices back home on Earth? 

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x02: To Grow Beyond Planet EarthMar 29, 2023
1x01: Food’s New FrontiersMar 28, 2023
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Also known as:
  • Space farmers : se nourrir dans l'espace (France France)
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