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Our Missions

Our Missions

Our goal is to re-imagine plant design and bioresource production, through the lens of space. Through our four missions we pave the way for off-Earth habitation while delivering innovative solutions that enhance sustainability on Earth.

Complete nutrition plant-based foods

Zero-waste plants optimised for controlled environments

On-demand bioresource production

Future-ready workforce and society

Our Missions

Our goal is to re-imagine plant design and bioresource production, through the lens of space. Through our four missions we pave the way for off-Earth habitation while delivering innovative solutions that enhance sustainability on Earth.

Our Missions

Complete nutrition plant-based foods

Zero-waste plants optimised for controlled environments

On-demand bioresource production

Future-ready workforce and society

Who we are

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space is an international research consortium building novel solutions for long term space habitation and on-Earth sustainability. Our diverse team brings together a wide range of researchers in disciplines across plant science, nutrition, food science, engineering, psychology and space law.

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Latest Articles

01 Oct 2025

From space science to dinner plates: the future of farming indoors

Extreme weather events, from heavy rainfall to heatwaves and droughts, are increasingly threatening crop yields globally, urging new solutions for agriculture.

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22 Jul 2025

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P4S Centre Director among finalists for South Australian Scientist of the Year

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22 Jul 2025

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Einstein A Go-Go features Dr Marta Peirats-Llobet and Dr Declan Lafferty

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06 Jun 2025

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$12 million grant backs global team to create first synthetic plant chromosome

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01 Oct 2025

From space science to dinner plates: the future of farming indoors

Extreme weather events, from heavy rainfall to heatwaves and droughts, are increasingly threatening crop yields globally, urging new solutions for agriculture.

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22 Jul 2025

P4S Centre Director among finalists for South Australian Scientist of the Year

P4S Centre Director, Professor Matthew Gilliham, has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 South Australian Scientist of the Year.

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22 Jul 2025

Einstein A Go-Go features Dr Marta Peirats-Llobet and Dr Declan Lafferty

P4S researchers Dr. Marta Peirats-Llobet and Dr Declan Lafferty caught up with Dr Shane and Dr Ray on Einstein A Go-Go.

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06 Jun 2025

$12 million grant backs global team to create first synthetic plant chromosome

Centre researchers are part of a world-first effort to build an artificial chromosome entirely from scratch in plants, which has been awarded over $12 million in funding from the UK’s ARIA.

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    Upcoming Events

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    Nov

    Quantum Victoria 2025 STEM Conference: Inspiring Futures Through STEM

    P4S Chief Investigator Professor Mathew Lewsey will give a keynote address to Primary and Secondary teachers of STEM at this conference hosted by Quantum Victoria.

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    24

    Nov

    Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) Annual Conference

    A number of our researchers will be at the ASPS annual conference to share their work and connect with peers and industry.

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    28

    Nov

    STAWA Future Science Conference 2025

    Our WA Education and Engagement team will deliver an interactive workshop showcasing P4S’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of STEM learners at the 2025 STAWA Future Science Conference.

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    21

    Nov

    Quantum Victoria 2025 STEM Conference: Inspiring Futures Through STEM

    P4S Chief Investigator Professor Mathew Lewsey will give a keynote address to Primary and Secondary teachers of STEM at this conference hosted by Quantum Victoria.

    Learn more

    24

    Nov

    Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) Annual Conference

    A number of our researchers will be at the ASPS annual conference to share their work and connect with peers and industry.

    Learn more

    28

    Nov

    STAWA Future Science Conference 2025

    Our WA Education and Engagement team will deliver an interactive workshop showcasing P4S’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of STEM learners at the 2025 STAWA Future Science Conference.

    Learn more

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