Meet the newest members of our Expedition 75 crew, red Russian kale and wasabi mustard! We’re caring for these plants in our free time, with the goal of understanding how plants grow in the open cabin environment of the @Space_Station (instead of in our specialized plant habitat) and how seed viability is affected by on-orbit stowage. I love having something green, alive and growing in the otherwise sterile environment of the @iss - a bit of nature therapy is always welcome!
Our hearts and thoughts are with all those in the Pacific Northwest battling the recent wildfires. The scale of these fires is shocking to see from 250 miles up on the @Space_Station. Stay safe all.