Space Station Science Highlights: Week of Mar 5, 2018

NASA astronaut Scott Tingle harvested mizuna and red romaine lettuce as a part of the Veg 03 investigation. Portions of the harvest were consumed by crew members.

NASA astronaut Scott Tingle harvested mizuna and red romaine lettuce as a part of the Veg-03 investigation. Portions of the harvest were consumed by crew members.

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The three crew members currently onboard the International Space Station were busy again this week continuing a wide variety of  scientific investigations, including research that could benefit those here on Earth suffering from asthma. The crew also got to enjoy the first harvest of Mizuna and red romaine lettuce!

Read NASA’s latest ISS research summary