Cosmic Explorers’- The Space and Astronomy Club
Activity-1: Agricultural Development in Space
Date: 26.04.2025
Venue: Seminar hall, Main building
Agenda of the activity: To explore new horizons for students to think beyond traditional agriculture and explore futuristic challenges and solutions.
‘In the silence of space, we find the voice of wonder’.
The1st activity for the Cosmic Explorers Club was conducted on 26 th April 2025 in 2 sessions The 1 st session on Astrobiology conducted by the resource person Mr. Parag Gore introduced the students to a fascinating topic ‘Theories of life’s origin’ which was an insightful learning
about possibilities of life beyond Earth. It was a thought-provoking and innovative session on Agricultural Development in Space, focusing on how food production and sustainable living can be achieved beyond Earth.
The 2 nd session was a hands-on demonstration of growing plants without soil (Hydroponics and Aeroponics) which helped the learners get an insight on how plants can grow using nutrient-rich water instead of soil. Students observed hydroponic and Aeroponics setups, to
understand soil-less farming technique suitable for space environments.
The highlight of the session was the practical exposure to hydroponics, a hands-on experiment activity where each participant was given a hydroponic setup kit that consisted of test tubes, a packet of 2variety seeds and an agar gel, to have a practical exposure to hydroponics.
The learners were given a feedback form to document their learnings as well as their observations while monitoring the growth of their plants using the technique over the coming weeks.
The session was not just an academic exercise but a gateway into the future of sustainable living in space.
With clear objectives and active participation from students the activity was a great success. It helped them understand the role of agriculture in long-term space exploration and inspired curiosity in space science and environmental sustainability.
Report by:
Ms. Ashita Pardeshi
