3 November 2026

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Nigerian Scientist Sends Egusi Seeds to Space

In a landmark breakthrough for Nigerian science and African innovation, space scientist Temidayo Oniosun is sending Egusi seeds, an essential component of West African cuisine, into orbit aboard NASA’s Crew-11 resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch, scheduled for July 31 at 12:09 PM EDT (5:09 PM Nigerian time) from Cape Canaveral,

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