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As humanity prepares to establish colonies on Mars, sustaining life far from Earth is essential. Imagine astronauts thriving on fresh crops grown in space, laying the groundwork for long-term exploration and colonization.
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion as leaders in space agriculture unveil the cutting-edge technologies and innovative techniques being developed to grow food in the harshest environments. The panel will feature experts in space based agriculture including Sierra Space, developer of advanced plant growth systems utilized on the International Space Station.
Join us at the state-of-the-art Plant Science Building at North Carolina State University to see how space farming innovations are shaping sustainable food systems on Earth and beyond!"
Agenda for meeting:
5:10-5:15 Announcements/ Introductions
*** Suzanne Kjemtrup, Angel Turner, Emily Brooks
***First Flight Venture Center
5:15-6:00 Panel
***Featuring Sierra Space
***Additional panelists to be announced
6:00-6:45 Networking
6:45-7:00 Wrap-up
7:00 Meeting End; Conversation