China's multi-generational space rice research advances toward growing food in orbit #coolchina

China's first multi-generational rice cultivation experiment in space marks a new step toward humanity's ability to grow food in orbit. After more than four months of cultivation aboard China's space station, the Shenzhou-23 crew collected and stored a new batch of rice samples and planted some of the harvested space-grown seeds. The experiment aims to grow rice through two successive generations in microgravity, and study the molecular mechanisms behind its genetic stability and environmental adaptability. In 2022, the Shenzhou-14 crew completed the world's first full life-cycle rice cultivation experiment in space, harvesting 59 first-generation space-grown seeds. The second-generation space rice is expected to mature during the Shenzhou-24 mission. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-19/China-s-multi-generational-space-rice-research-advances-toward-growing-food-in-orbit-1RmRvh8CXEQ/p.html Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA