In 2018 the Veggie-3 experiment was tested with plant pillows and root mats.[33] One of the goals is to grow food for crew consumption.[33] Crops tested at this time include cabbage, lettuce, and mizuna.[33] In 2018, the PONDS system for nutrient deliver in microgravity was tested.[34] In December 2018, the German Aerospace Center launched the EuCROPIS satellite into low Earth orbit.