By Esther Adegoroye | Date: February 21, 2026 ABSTRACT    Space agriculture, the cultivation of food in extraterrestrial environments is no longer just futuristic speculation. With ongoing experiments on the International Space Station (ISS), upcoming lunar tests, and AI-driven systems launching in 2026, this field is advancing rapidly. It promises self-sustaining life support for Moon and Mars missions while delivering powerful spin-offs for Earth. This article introduces the topic in an eye-opening way, explores recent progress and dives into its global impact through links to SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production . INTRODUCTION     Space agriculture might sound like pure science fiction but it isn't!     It is the development of technologies and methods to grow crops in extraterrestrial (off-Earth) environments such as the International Space Station, the Moon, or Mars. It aims to support long-term human s...