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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has replaced the farmer in the last phase of his space trip.
Shukla and his partner Axiom-4 astronauts have spent about two weeks in the orbital laboratory, and they are expected to return to Earth any day after 14 July.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has stated that its astronaut, Soloz Uznoski -Inevski of Poland, who is one of Shukla’s colleagues on the Xiom -4 mission, will return to Germany after July 14.
Preparations to return the crew are expected to start soon, even if the return date has been announced so far.
Seeds of ‘moong’ and ‘fenugreek’ sprout in space
As part of a study, how microgravity affects germination and early plant growth, Shukla took pictures of ‘moong’ and ‘fenugreek’ seeds sprouted in Petri recipes and put them in a storage freezer at the International Space Station (ISS).
Shukla said in a conversation with Lucy Lo, the chief scientist of the self -proclaimed space on Wednesday, “I am very proud that ISRO has been able to cooperate with national institutions across the country and has come up with some brilliant researches that I am doing at the station for all scientists and researchers. It is exciting and is happy to do so.”
The use of sprouts is led by two scientists – Ravikumar Hosmani of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad and Sudhir Sidpuri of Dharvad.
Once returning to Earth, the seeds will be cultivated for several generations to check their genetics, microbial ecosystems and nutritional profiles for several generations, stating in a statement of the Obomite Space.
In another experiment, Shukla deployed Microlega and stove, which is being tested for food, oxygen and even their ability to produce biofuels. Their flexibility and versatility makes them ideal for supporting human life on long -term missions.
“Stem cell research is correct from conducting the correct and the impact of microgravity on seeds, evaluating cognitive loads on astronauts while they are interacting with the screen at the station. It has been fantastic. I feel proud to be a bridge between researchers and stations and research on their side.”
He said, “A special research that I really excited is Stem cell research where scientists are trying to find out if it is possible to speed up recovery or growth or repair injury by adding supplements in stem cells. It has been great for them to work in glove box to do this research. I am really excited to do so.”
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