jsc2021e037880 (3/11/2021) --- A preflight photo of the five seed packages of the Seeds and Martian Yeast investigation. Seeds are flown to the International Space Station (ISS) and back to Earth. The main objective of the investigation is to engage a significant number of students in primary and secondary schools in growing samples of space flown and non-space flown seeds. This activity aims to raise awareness about the continuous decline of species, and promote the importance of biodiversity and nature. Image Courtesy DLR.
Date March 11, 2021