This is as interesting as it sounds. NASA scientists have confirmed that astronauts on the International Space Station are ready to sample a crop of ‘Outredgeous’ red romaine lettuce grown in space.
NASA states, “growing vegetables in space shall help mature the technology to provide future pioneers with a sustainable food supplement“. According to the organization, this is a crucial part of their journey to Mars.
Here are some photos that NASA shared on social media:
![Artists concept of vegetables growing on Mars. Image Courtesy: NASA](http://ibtn9.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/vegetation-mars-1-ibtn9.jpg)
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