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Nigeria to Launch Indigenous Seeds to Space for Food Innovation

8/1/2025

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Nigeria is set to make history by sending six indigenous crop seeds, including melon and Egusi, to the International Space Station on NASA's Crew-11 Mission, launching on July 31. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by Olayinka Fagbemiro, seeks to explore plant resilience in microgravity, paving the way for advancements in food security and agricultural innovation.

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Nigeria is set to make history by sending six indigenous crop seeds, including melon and Egusi, to the International Space Station on NASA's Crew-11 Mission, launching on July 31. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by Olayinka Fagbemiro, seeks to explore plant resilience in microgravity, paving the way for advancements in food security and agricultural innovation.