AstroPlant app mockup

A mockup of the smartphone app interface for AstroPlant. AstroPlant is a citizen science initiative that aims to inspire home-gardeners, schools, urban farmers and enthusiasts to nourish seeds selected by the MELiSSA team. Data recorded via a smartphone app will be sent to ESA for processing.

A ‘hackathon’ in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, saw 40 people from all over Europe gather and brainstorm a prototype in April. Three groups focused on the hardware, the user interface and business development. 

With the prototype design finished, the team of space farmers will produce 10 AstroPlant kits and test them by 28 June for the next event at the Border Sessions festival in The Hague, the Netherlands, as well as look for additional funding.

With the prototype design finished, the team of space farmers will produce 10 AstroPlant kits and test them by 28 June for the next event at the Border Sessions festival in The Hague, the Netherlands, as well as look for additional funding.