CHALLENGER'S LOST LESSONS - ER - NASA

26Christa Planning Hydroponics Chamber in Space DemonstrationHold down CTRL Key and click on:hydroponic_ground_practice.wmvIn the above video, Christa deals with planning the bestlocation for the hydroponics chamber based on expected lightingconditions in the Orbiter for photography. Because plant growthmight be affected by available lighting, this was an importantconsideration. With only seven days for plant growth during themission and limited lighting, the six mung beans were given theopportunity to germinate, as well as for three of them to grow for twodays prior to launch.Christa, Barbara, and Bob Mayfield practicing the HydroponicsChamber Lesson in NASA’s zero G aircraft.