The Indian Space Research Organisation, popularly known as ISRO has achieved a groundbreaking milestone as cowpea seeds germinated in space. The move was successful aboard in the PSLV-C60's POEM-4 platform, marking a significant step toward developing sustainable agricultural practices for long-term space exploration. ISRO achieves space agriculture milestone Successful germination aboard POEM-4 The experiment, conducted under the Compact Research Module …
In a landmark achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully germinated cowpea seeds in microgravity during the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 mission. The experiment, carried out using the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies, represents a significant advancement in understanding plant growth in space environments. The POEM-4 mission itself features 24 advanced payloads developed by ISRO and academic institutions, highlighting …