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FOODiQ to Grow Mushrooms in Space for NASA

3/26/2025

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An exciting venture awaits as Australian company FOODiQ Global prepares to cultivate oyster mushrooms in space during SpaceX’s Fram2 mission this April. Spearheaded by adventurer Eric Philips, this groundbreaking experiment will explore mushroom growth in microgravity, aligning with NASA's vision for sustainable food sources on future lunar and Mars missions.

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An exciting venture awaits as Australian company FOODiQ Global prepares to cultivate oyster mushrooms in space during SpaceX’s Fram2 mission this April. Spearheaded by adventurer Eric Philips, this groundbreaking experiment will explore mushroom growth in microgravity, aligning with NASA's vision for sustainable food sources on future lunar and Mars missions.