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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

PLACE Magazine 2025 has landed!

We are excited to announce that PLACE Magazine, our Annual Report for 2025, is now live!

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Leni - P4S Student Spotlight Series

Leni Campbell-Clause recently completed her PhD in molecular genetics. Her work investigated how plant genetic engineering can create useful plant-based foods, medicines and more.

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ABC Gardening Australia features Plants for Space

Researchers at the University of Western Australia are exploring how plants could help sustain human life beyond Earth.

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Prof Ryan Lister recognised in King's Birthday Honours

Prof Lister was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to biochemistry, genetic science and neuroscience.

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    Upcoming Events

    GTAC Future Foods Expo

    Through interactive stations, year 5 and 6 students will explore the science of what makes food appealing, tackle real engineering challenges for growing plants, and apply visible thinking to genuine problems facing researchers today.

    19th Australian Space Forum

    The #19ASF program will present two days of innovation, opportunity and inspiration, driving Australia’s future in the global space ecosystem. Many of our researchers are expected to take part.

    4th Annual LIMS-DLR Microgravity Workshop

    Presented by Dr Jens Hauslage (DLR), join us for this three-day practical workshop in gravitational biology.

    GTAC Future Foods Expo

    Through interactive stations, year 5 and 6 students will explore the science of what makes food appealing, tackle real engineering challenges for growing plants, and apply visible thinking to genuine problems facing researchers today.

    19th Australian Space Forum

    The #19ASF program will present two days of innovation, opportunity and inspiration, driving Australia’s future in the global space ecosystem. Many of our researchers are expected to take part.

    4th Annual LIMS-DLR Microgravity Workshop

    Presented by Dr Jens Hauslage (DLR), join us for this three-day practical workshop in gravitational biology.

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