Thursday, 15 June 2017

Chinese scientists to grow potatoes on the moon

Chinese scientists to grow potatoes on the moon

Chinese scientists will attempt to grow potatoes on the moon as part of a forthcoming lunar mission. According to a report in the Chongqing Morning Post, the potatoes will be sealed inside a "mini ecosystem" as part the Chang'e-4 mission due to launch next year. They'll be sharing a small cylinder on the surface of the Earth's only natural satellite with silkworm larvae as part of a series of experiments, Professor Xie Gengxin of Chongqing University told the paper.

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