International Researchers To Send Cannabis Seeds Into Space

After decades of cannabis research being greatly hindered, if not outright prevented, due to cannabis prohibition policies, the rate and scope of research around the world are increasing. A great example of this can be found in an international research project that involves sending cannabis seeds into space.

“On June 20, we’re sending plant life beyond Earth’s atmosphere to explore how it evolves in zero gravity.” researchers affiliated with a project titled ‘Martian Grow’ wrote in a recent post on LinkedIn. “From Vandenberg to the stars — this is where cannabis research meets deep space.”

“For too long, discovery has been confined to sterile labs and guarded by gatekeepers, but innovation has always thrived where curiosity is free. This project is a call to action—an open experiment driven not by profit, but by the boundless potential of human creativity.” the researchers state on the project’s website. “We are not funded by big pharma or controlled by financial interests. We are fueled by the desire to explore, to question, and to unlock knowledge that belongs to everyone.”

The research project will be organized into a three-part action plan, and people around the world are encouraged to follow along on X, Facebook, and Instagram, in addition to signing up for email alerts via the project’s website.

“We launch cannabis seeds into space, exposing them to cosmic radiation and microgravity. This helps us study mutations and adaptations that could improve plant resilience, disease resistance, and genetic robustness, offering new insights into cannabis genetics and its potential for agricultural advancements beyond Earth.” the researchers stated about the first step of the project’s action plan.

“We recreate Martian soil conditions on Earth, testing fertilizers and nutrients to optimize plant survival. By studying how cannabis interacts with simulated Martian soil, we gain crucial insights into its adaptability, genetic expression, and potential for sustaining future extraterrestrial agriculture.” they stated about the second step of their action plan.

“By cultivating cannabis clones in controlled low-gravity environments, we analyze root development, biomass production, and genetic changes. This research helps us understand how plants adapt beyond Earth while expanding our knowledge of cannabis biology at a molecular level.” they conclude about the final step of their action plan.

Per the LinkedIn post embedded earlier in this article, the seeds are set to launch on Friday, June 20th, 2025. Per my communications with one of the lead researchers on the project, Slovenian scientist Božidar Radišič, the seeds are expected to be in orbit for 5-6 hours before coming back to Earth.