What will astronauts EAT on missions to Mars? It’s a 3-year mission!
Turns out, there are lots of ideas. It’s estimated that a six-person crew would require 10,000 kilograms or 22,000 lbs of food. That’s almost the size of two elephants. Enter scientist Robert Jinkerson. His idea is to grow plants in space… in the dark.

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