In 2022, China grew rice from seed to seed on Tiangong for 120 days; six seeds produced 59, and their descendants reached a third generation on Earth

Chinese astronauts have made remarkable strides in agricultural innovation by growing rice aboard the Tiangong space station. The experiment led to a successful seed-to-seed growth cycle, and subsequent generations thrived back on Earth, yielding rice with enhanced sweetness and nutritional value. This success opens exciting possibilities for future food cultivation in space environments.