ExHale CO2 Bags Blast Off: From Space Farming to Your Grow Room

A Cosmic Leap for Growers Everywhere

What if we told you the same CO2 bags boosting your plants have been to space? In 2023, ExHale CO2 Bags took a giant leap aboard a CubeSat experiment, likely linked to the International Space Station (ISS), to grow veggies in orbit. This isn’t just an incredible story—it’s proof our patented mycelium-powered bags thrive anywhere, from microgravity to your grow tent. Ready to discover how space tech can supercharge your harvest? Let’s dive in!

A specially designed space-age ExHale bag sits in the spacefaring grow chamber of an experimental CubeSat, a compact satellite engineered for space research.

From Earth to Orbit: The ExHale Space Mission

In 2023, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) student engineers teamed up with Garden City Fungi to send ExHale CO2 Bags into space. The mission? Test sustainable food production for long-term space trips, like Mars missions. Using CubeSats (think small satellites), they created a mini-grow chamber to test the potential of feeding and growing plants in zero gravity.

Why does this matter? Space is challenging—limited space, no natural CO2, and every ounce counts. The engineers ditched bulky tanks for a lightweight, natural solution, which proved fungi can outsmart cosmic challenges. The CubeSats handled watering and nutrients, while ExHale kept the plants breathing easily.

Experiment Details and Methodology

The specific module or experiment is referred to as FAU’s CubeSat for life science research, though no formal name is consistently provided across sources. The experiment aimed to grow vegetables and plants in space, addressing the challenge of sustainable food production for future missions, such as those to the Moon and Mars.

Key details include:

• Size and Adaptation: The ExHale CO2 bags were scaled down significantly for space, likened to the size of a tea bag, fitting into the small growth chamber. This miniaturization was crucial for fitting within the CubeSat’s limited space, where every ounce counts for launch efficiency.

• Technology: The bags utilized a patented strain of mycelium, paired with a woody substrate, to produce CO2 passively for up to 6 months. A microporous filter patch allowed CO2 release while preventing contamination, and the hardy plastic construction resisted puncture, ensuring reliability in orbit.

• Functionality: The bags provided a continuous CO2 supply, essential for photosynthesis in space, where natural CO2 levels are negligible. CubeSats supplemented this by managing watering and nutrient delivery, creating an enclosed environment optimized for plant growth.

• Duration and Partners: The CO2 production was designed to last for months in orbit, supporting the experiment’s longevity. Partnerships included ExHale CO2 and Garden City Fungi, with potential indirect involvement from NASA through educational CubeSat launch initiatives, as noted in NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative.

Research Findings and Implications

As of March 22, 2025, detailed results from the experiment are not publicly available, suggesting ongoing research or delayed publication, common in space science. However, preliminary insights indicate that the ExHale bags performed well in the harsh space environment, with the mycelium continuing to produce CO2, demonstrating the robustness of the natural approach. This is supported by Easy Grow Ltd | Hydroponic Wholesale, which notes the bags’ potential to revolutionize space farming by reducing reliance on pressurized canisters, a significant advantage given CubeSats's mass and volume constraints.

The experiment’s success could have far-reaching implications, not only for space exploration but also for Earth-based applications. For instance, the technology’s adaptability to microgravity could inspire new indoor gardening solutions, enhancing CO2 supplementation in controlled environments. An unexpected insight is the potential for ExHale’s low-cost, eco-friendly approach to influence commercial space agriculture, possibly leading to future applications in Martian greenhouses, as speculated in various reports.

The space bags are tiny, but our original and 365 bags produce a steady stream of delicious plant-loving CO2 for over 6 months, guaranteed. If you need more for longer, use our XL and XL365 bags. If you need even more and faster, use our MAX and MAX 365 bags (only available on Amazon).

Why Space Farming Rocks (and Why You Should Care)

Growing food in space isn’t sci-fi—it’s the future. Plants scrub CO2, produce oxygen, and feed astronauts, making long missions possible. ExHale’s role in FAU’s CubeSat experiment (dubbed their “life science research” project) hints at a bigger vision: self-sustaining habitats beyond Earth. While results are still orbiting in research land as of March 2025, early signs say our bags crushed it, delivering steady CO2 in the harshest conditions imaginable.

But here’s your real win: that space-proven reliability is in every ExHale bag. Whether growing basil in a basement or cannabis in a greenhouse, you’re tapping into tech that’s been to the stars. Hang one up, let the mycelium work, and watch your garden explode with growth.

Conclusion The space farming experiment underscores the ExHale CO2 bags’ versatility, proving their efficacy in extreme condit

ions. For growers on Earth, this translates to a trusted, space-tested solution for enhancing plant growth in indoor settings, whether in grow tents or greenhouses.

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Have you used ExHale CO2 Bags? Comment below or tag us on social media—we’d love to hear how our cosmic tech is rocking your grow. Let’s keep the green vibes growing!

Happy growing,

The ExHale Team