Some stories don’t start with characters.

They start with a scientific question.

SEEDS stands for Space Exposed Experiment Developed for Students—a NASA-led education experiment launched in 1984 that sent millions of tomato seeds into low Earth orbit aboard the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF).

After more than five years in space, the LDEF was retrieved so students could study how the space environment affected seed growth, resilience, and the systems we rely on to grow food beyond Earth.

Today, that same question—how do we grow food in space?—is more relevant than ever.

It’s being brought to life for a new generation through the work of Chip Carter and the Where The Food Comes From team, who are producing a three-part series highlighting NASA scientists actively researching how to grow fresh food to support space exploration.

Those real conversations with scientists, growers, and educators became the spark for Macie and the Magic Rocket Seeds.

This week, we’ll share how space science, storytelling, and food access come together in real time.

Follow along as the story unfolds. 🚀