Sustaining Life,
One Leaf at a Time.
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innovating astronaut nutrition
for long-duration space missions
Nicole Roberson
Program Scheduler
Awarded by NASA
We are supported by a seed fund from NASA L’SPACE
Duckweed Labs is developing a compact Duckweed Protein Supplement Dispenser (DPSD) that leverages the plant’s rapid growth and high protein content to sustain astronauts on long-duration missions. This same innovation will soon support communities on Earth facing food scarcity.
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Engineering Innovation
ONGOING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
A compact, low-maintenance system that supplies fresh protein and essential nutrients in microgravity.
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Plant Biology
ONGOING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Yum… A renewable source of nutrition that cuts reliance on costly resupply missions, supports astronaut health, advances NASA’s goals for sustainable exploration and tastes great!
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Growing the Food of the Future
ONGOING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Benefitting astronauts, future space travelers and communities on Earth facing food scarcity.
We are a dynamic, multi-institutional team with expertise in engineering, logistics, life sciences, and creative design. Led by Principal Investigator Thomas Liu, our group includes PhD candidates, military veterans, award-winning creatives, and medical students—all united by a passion for space exploration. Together, we are engineering an efficient, sustainable solution for astronaut nutrition, and beyond.
Join Our Team
We’re looking for highly-motivated, super skilled, humble and hungry individuals to intern and grow with us. Submit your application. Join Duckweed Labs!
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