Growing Beyond EARTH
We help scientists, educators, and growers push the boundaries of agriculture by testing how plants adapt and thrive beyond Earth.
At Shipshape AgWorks, we’re expanding the possibilities of cultivation—on Earth and in orbit.
"Growing plants in space isn’t just science fiction. It forces us to innovate at the highest level, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in agriculture. These discoveries will not only impact future space missions but also help us build more resilient food systems here on Earth."
-Dale Speetjens, CEO and Co-Founder
Shipshape explores how seeds respond to the unique conditions of space, including microgravity, radiation exposure, and closed-environment cultivation. By studying plant performance beyond Earth, we uncover insights that can strengthen agriculture both in space and on Earth.
Through missions aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule, we investigate how the space environment influences germination, growth, and crop resilience. These findings help inform the development of more efficient and adaptable growing systems.
We also connect this research to education through programs that help students explore plant science, food systems, and the future of agriculture through the lens of space exploration.
What we learn beyond Earth returns to Earth. Those insights help guide the development of Shipshape's Hybrid Agricultural Bases (HABs) and the next generation of sustainable food production systems.
