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Extraterrestrial Agriculture

Growing Food on the Moon and Beyond

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Mike Turner
Aug 26, 2025
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Growing plants inside a Mars base

The prospect of cultivating crops beyond Earth's confines is no longer confined to science fiction. As humanity sets its sights on sustained lunar presence and eventual Martian exploration, extraterrestrial agriculture emerges as a pivotal enabler. This field, blending advanced life-support systems with resource utilizat…

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