China Sprouts Cotton Plants On The Moon
January 15, 2019 2:37PM CST
- For the first time ever, scientists are growing plants on the moon.
- Chinese astronauts have successfully sprouted cotton plants inside a ‘mini lunar biosphere’ on the moon’s surface.
- It’s the first time any plant has beeen grown on the moon, and could potentially be the first step towards a permanent moon base.
- The next phase of the experiment is to hatch silkworms, which will help the cotton plants to flourish.
- Do you think a ‘moon base’ is possible? Would you be willing to live there?
