How do you help kids understand growing food in space—right now?

You start with real science, then translate it into a story they can step into.

Yesterday, we shared an image of the actual tomato seeds that flew in space as part of NASA’s SEEDS experiment.

Today, you see how those real seeds show up in story.

“Bring your seeds,” says Farmer Lundyn. “My lab’s inside the barn.
You’ll see the ways that astronauts are learning how to farm.”

That moment captures the heart of Macie and the Magic Rocket Seeds: learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms or laboratories—it happens when curiosity is invited in, and questions are explored together.

Inspired by real space-based food research, the story brings kids into a hands-on mindset alongside Farmer Lundyn, Macie, Mia, and Cody. As Macie carries her golden packet of “Rocket Seeds” into the barn, the crew begins to learn that plants don’t need soil to grow, that systems matter, and that adapting to new conditions is part of exploration.

This is STEAM learning informed by real-world practice—
designed to help kids ask better questions about food, science, and problem-solving.

Next up: you’ll see where the story connects directly to real-world science in action.