"Lost in Space: NASA Unveils Transformed Tomatoes After 8 Months"

NASA has released footage of two tiny tomatoes that were lost in space for 8 months after being harvested by astronaut Frank Rubio on the International Space Station. The tomatoes were found dehydrated and slightly squished in a plastic bag, but showed no visible microbial or fungal growth. The experiment, part of the eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System (XROOTS), aims to develop techniques for growing plants without soil or other growth media for future space exploration missions. Growing food in space not only provides practical benefits but also has psychological benefits for astronauts.