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Australian start-up Lunaria One is aiming to grow plants on the Moon within four years.

Scientists are selecting plants based on their resilience and ability to survive extremes.

The project has now received $3.6 million in funding.

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[–] Marsupial@quokk.au 7 points 1 year ago

Wow what a fucking rip-off and waste of tax-payer money.

$3.6m for a bloody terrarium? We've already grown plants in zero-g, there's nothing new or impressive to warrant the ridiculous cost for this simple project.