NASA's Artemis III mission to study plant growth on Moon

Summary: NASA's Artemis III mission in 2026 will study plant growth on the Moon using the Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora (LEAF) experiment. Plants like thale cress, duckweed, and Brassica rapa will be grown in a protected chamber to analyze their response to lunar conditions. Success could lead to sustainable habitats in space. The mission will explore the Moon's south pole, aiming to advance humanity's space exploration journey.

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