We are working on a team with members from USA, Brazil, Ghana, and the Philippines. We are extending the scope of last year's experiment to test the germination and growth rate in these countries. The video below illustrates a generic NASA balloon launch.
Our STEM experiment is focusing on doing a research on the effects of outer space radiation on the germination and growth of plants. A sample of 2 different plant seeds (radish and collards) are being sent to outer space on a NASA scientific balloon and those seeds will be compared to the same batch that was kept on Earth. Tests are going to be conducted in all countries participating in our group.
On June 13, 2026, we prepared the cube with our experiment and it was sent back to Cubes in Space. Below is the video of our experiment prior to sending.
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