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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.

Latest Articles

The Floating Factories of the Future - is space the new factory floor?

Is off-Earth fabrication the future for on-Earth application? P4S Chief Investigator Professor Volker Hessel, Adelaide University, explains to Tom Gurn of 'Particle' what in-Space manufacturing is, and how this benefits Earth.

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The Floating Factories of the Future - is space the new factory floor?

Is off-Earth fabrication the future for on-Earth application? P4S Chief Investigator Professor Volker Hessel, Adelaide University, explains to Tom Gurn of 'Particle' what in-Space manufacturing is, and how this benefits Earth.

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Experiment puts space lettuce under the microscope

Lettuce from the ISS is being studied to reveal how microgravity affects crop growth. Plants for Space researchers Dr Troy Miller and Prof Harvey Millar, University of Western Australia, are collaborating with NASA on the Plant Habitat‑07 project.

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A greener future for Earth through space exploration research

Global scientists launch a roadmap for using plants as a life-support system for Moon and Mars missions, pioneering space farms and technologies to revolutionise sustainable food production on Earth.

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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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    Upcoming Events

    Digital Twins in Agriculture - Virtual Farming Workshop

    Join P4S Chief Investigators Professor Volker Hessel, Adelaide University, and A/Professor Sigfredo Fuentes, the University of Melbourne, for a workshop on virtual farming for enhancing crop health, productivity & sustainability.

    2026 BioInnovation Festival

    The inaugural BioInnovation Festival in Perth will bring together the brightest minds in medical, health, agriculture, aquaculture, and broader biological science to celebrate innovation, investment, and collaboration.

    World Science Festival Brisbane

    Our Education and Engagement team look forward to engaging with young minds through the World Science Festival STEM School program again in 2026.

    Digital Twins in Agriculture - Virtual Farming Workshop

    Join P4S Chief Investigators Professor Volker Hessel, Adelaide University, and A/Professor Sigfredo Fuentes, the University of Melbourne, for a workshop on virtual farming for enhancing crop health, productivity & sustainability.

    2026 BioInnovation Festival

    The inaugural BioInnovation Festival in Perth will bring together the brightest minds in medical, health, agriculture, aquaculture, and broader biological science to celebrate innovation, investment, and collaboration.

    World Science Festival Brisbane

    Our Education and Engagement team look forward to engaging with young minds through the World Science Festival STEM School program again in 2026.

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