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Benefits of LadaConservation and Nutrition
Lada’s original and long-term purpose is to provide the ISS crews with most of the food, fresh water, and oxygen they need during extended flights. Plant studies for Lada focus on crops with a rate of high production and low effort such as Mizuna, a lettuce-like plant native to Japan that can grow up to eight inches in three weeks. Other Lada plants include tomatoes, peas, radishes, peppers and rice. A Cost- and Space-Efficient Greenhouse
As a wall-mounted system optimized to provide long-term plant growth, Lada takes up little space in the ISS. The small, low-cost growth chamber provides light and root zone control but relies on the cabin control systems for humidity, carbon dioxide and regulated temperature. For little more than the cost of ground studies, NASA can work to reduce risks involved in vegetation production units much like Lada. Psychological Benefits
Self-monitoring equipment and scheduled breaks from their rigorous schedules are now providing crew members with more personal time to relax on the ISS. Lada provides an ideal opportunity for therapeutic gardening and a respite from the pressures of cabin life. Crew members find the plant life refreshing and companionable, and they enjoy the recreational activity. |
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About Lada
