# ISS plant growth and space agriculture research

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> Updated: 2026-08-18T10:00:48.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Research into plant cultivation in microgravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has progressed through various international experiments. In July 2026, French astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted the ChlorISS botanical experiment using NASA’s Veggie plant-growth system. This project, supported by CNES, ESA, and NASA, aimed to study plant adaptation to weightlessness to support future food self-sufficiency for Moon and Mars missions.

By August 2026, NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir successfully harvested and prepared fresh vegetables, including kale and wasabi mustard, grown in the Veggie Plant-Growth Chamber. The successful harvest demonstrated a ‘farm-to-table’ approach on the station, highlighting the potential for space-grown food to provide essential nutrients and improve astronaut well-being during long-duration missions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: NASA astronauts grow and harvest fresh vegetables on ISS

NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir harvested fresh kale and wasabi mustard grown on the International Space Station to test space farming capabilities for future Moon and Mars missions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nasa-astronauts-grow-and-harvest-fresh-vegetables-on-iss

### 2026-07-25: French astronaut Sophie Adenot conducts ChlorISS plant experiment on ISS

Sophie Adenot, a French astronaut, performed the ChlorISS plant‑growth experiment on the ISS, engaging thousands of French students and advancing research for future space food production.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-astronaut-sophie-adenot-conducts-chloriss-plant-experiment-on-iss

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