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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.

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.

Scientists redesigning plants for astronauts to grow and eat in space

Hear from Plants for Space researchers at the University of Western Australia in a recent article, published by ABC News.

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Australian duckweed launches into space

Read more about experiments sent into space as part of the MAPHEUS 15 mission.

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Launch of the ARC Centre for Excellence in Plants for Space

Read about our official launch event, held at the University of Adelaide Waite Campus on the 30th October 2024.

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NASA is launching a major mission to look for habitable spots on Jupiter’s moon Europa

Learn more about NASA's upcoming mission to Jupiter’s fourth-largest moon in an article published in The Conversation.

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    Upcoming Events

    Fringe World Festival Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition

    Astro Synthetic Botanist and P4S Researcher, Dr James Lloyd, will be presenting science with an infusion of comedy at the Fringe World Festival.

    Finding a Career in Space Panel Discussion

    Calling all students in Years 8–12 who are curious about STEM! Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and take part in an inspiring Q&A featuring incredible women from our space industry!

    Barunga Festival

    Visit the Plants for Space booth at the Barunga Festival to take part in a range of hands-on science activities.

    Fringe World Festival Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition

    Astro Synthetic Botanist and P4S Researcher, Dr James Lloyd, will be presenting science with an infusion of comedy at the Fringe World Festival.

    Finding a Career in Space Panel Discussion

    Calling all students in Years 8–12 who are curious about STEM! Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and take part in an inspiring Q&A featuring incredible women from our space industry!

    Barunga Festival

    Visit the Plants for Space booth at the Barunga Festival to take part in a range of hands-on science activities.

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