International Space Station: (RightNow). NASA astronaut Jessica Meir has recently initiated a plant growth experiment on the International Space Station. She shared images of the plants on the social media platform X.

Meir reported that Russian plants were added in Expedition 75. The crew tends to these plants during their free time. The plants include Red Russian Kale and Wasabi Mustard.

Jessica Meir explained that the research aims to understand how plants grow in space instead of a natural environment. She mentioned that the presence of plants provides a sense of nature therapy.

The study also examines how the ability to cultivate seeds stored in orbit is affected. Efforts are being made to clarify the effects of space on seeds.

It is noteworthy that the purpose of plant growth on the International Space Station is to explore the possibilities of life beyond Earth. This research could prove to be a significant advancement for humanity.