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A significant impetus behind space agriculture is combating climate change and resource scarcity. Traditional livestock farming contributes substantially to greenhouse gases—up to 60% of agricultural emissions—and depletes water and land resources. Cultivating meat in bioreactors, as pioneered by Israeli firm Aleph Farms, offers a sustainable alternative. Cultivated steaks, already gaining regulatory approval in markets like Israel and Singapore, exemplify how cellular agriculture can drastically reduce environmental impacts.