Utah State University Reusable Root Module (URRM)

The Utah Reusable Root Module (URRM) is a prototype designed to serve as a reusable space crop rooting system that integrates with NASA’s Ohalo III platform. Developed by Utah State University, the contract encompasses the complete fabrication of the URRM prototype, including parts, labor, testing, reviews, and certification. The module's development focuses on advancing technology to efficiently deliver water, nutrients, and oxygen to plant roots at optimal levels within a controlled environment. The Ohalo III system will act as a testbed for this crop production technology aboard the International Space Station, aiming to validate critical factors such as water delivery and volume optimization for space-based agriculture. This project supports the broader goal of improving crop production systems for space missions by providing valuable insights into crop operations that will influence the design of future systems. The work will be conducted in Logan and is part of NASA's ongoing efforts at the Kennedy Space Center. The contract does not utilize any set-aside provisions and falls under the NAICS code 541715. The key contacts for this initiative include representatives from NASA and project specialists who will oversee the development and integration of the URRM technology within the Ohalo III framework.