Growing plants in space, once a distant dream, is now vital for long-duration missions. Astronauts have successfully cultivated zinnias, sunflowers, and wheat on space stations, offering fresh food, psychological comfort, and life-support benefits. NASA’s Veggie project and earlier Soviet experiments demonstrate the feasibility of space farming, paving the way for sustainable deep space exploration and reducing reliance on Earth-based supplies. Post navigation Wankhede Stadium heist: IPL jerseys worth Rs 6.5L stolen from BCCI office; security guard held ‘Event management’: Congress questions timing of ‘Op Mahadev’; asks why not earlier?
