Expedition 50 commander Shane Kimbrough of NASA harvests lettuce from the latest Veggie experiment crop. The Veggie system is a deployable plant growth unit capable of producing salad-type crops to provide the crew with a palatable, nutritious, and safe source of fresh food and a tool to support relaxation and recreation.
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NASA
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Expedition 50 commander Shane Kimbrough of NASA harvests lettuce from the latest Veggie experiment crop. The Veggie system is a deployable plant growth unit capable of producing salad-type crops to provide the crew with a palatable, nutritious, and safe source of fresh food and a tool to support relaxation and recreation.