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Bijay Ananda Swain

Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar (752 054), India

Shuvrajyoti Rana

Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar (752 054), India

Ashirbad Naik

Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar (752 054), India

Subhankar Mallik

Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar (752 054), India

Prabodh Kumar Nayak

Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar (752 054), India

Sangram Sagar

Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar (752 054), India

Jyoti Prakash Sahoo^*

Faculty of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar (752 054), India

DOI: NIL

Keywords: Controlled environment agriculture, Food production, Space farming, Sustainable agriculture

Abstract

In the pursuit of sustaining life beyond Earth, space farming has emerged as a critical frontier in agriculture. This article explores the innovative techniques and technologies driving space farming, addressing the challenges of cultivating food in extra-terrestrial environments such as microgravity and limited resources. By adapting traditional agricultural practices and utilizing advanced methods like closed-loop systems and hydroponics, space farming not only supports long-duration space missions but also lays the groundwork for sustainable colonies on other celestial bodies. Moreover, insights gained from space farming have the potential to revolutionize terrestrial agriculture, offering solutions to food security and environmental challenges. As humanity ventures further into the cosmos, space farming stands as a beacon of hope for cultivating life beyond the confines of our home planet.

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