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NASA Limits Advanced Plant Habitat Usage for ISS Studies

4/26/2025

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NASA's Amendment 121 imposes new restrictions on the Advanced Plant Habitat for ISS studies, limiting its use in the E.9 Space Biology program due to resource limitations. However, researchers can still explore Precision Health and Space Crops with alternative non-primate models. Mark your calendars: proposals are due by June 2, 2025!

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Story summary

NASA's Amendment 121 imposes new restrictions on the Advanced Plant Habitat for ISS studies, limiting its use in the E.9 Space Biology program due to resource limitations. However, researchers can still explore Precision Health and Space Crops with alternative non-primate models. Mark your calendars: proposals are due by June 2, 2025!