CubeSat Size Growing Autonomous System - design i

The proposed CubeSat mission will autonomously grow the candidate plant Red Romaine Lettuce and expose it to the stressors in LEO such as microgravity and radiation. As the driving requirements are derived by the respective candidate plant, it is imperative to monitor all aspects of the growth chamber. Therefore, a series of sensors such as temperature/ humidity sensors along with hyperspectral and optical cameras will be used to capture the impact the stressors impart on the plant and communicate it back to Earth. The resulting data can then be compared to previously collected control data from earth and the ISS. 

Investigate autonomous plant development in the LEO microgravity environment to enhance our knowledge of space agriculture and contribute to the long-term sustainability of human habitation beyond Earth.