The innovations developed for the Self-Sustaining Crop Production Unit (SSCPU) will support the following NASA goals: - Life support for human exploration of deep space - Enable advanced research of proteins and medicines - Simulation of advanced external and internal conditions for plant growth and human symbiosis - Development of lightweight and modular systems (inflatable and 3D printed) - Development of advanced environmental controls for space shuttles or other space exploration vessels - Agricultural studies in remote locations and extreme climate conditions including deep space
The SSCPU supports off-grid and on site food production, which has applications to numerous industries and commercial endeavors. On site production of food reduces cost and security risk of transport, food spoilage due to travel, and dependency on traditional logistics. Specific applications include: - Disaster relief - Military - Mining and offshore industries - Remote living and emerging markets In addition to developing the new markets outlined above, the SSCPU will continue the revolution of the agricultural industry that Freight Farms' current product, the LGM, has started. The SSCPU will increase the accessibility of sustainable farming practices by improving operational costs and business economics: - Greater efficiency - Lowered supply costs - Independency from the grid
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