First Flower Grown in Space (Or Not): Zinnia Blooms on Space Station

Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 12:20 in Astronomy & Space

"First ever flower grown in space makes its debut!" With that statement, astronaut Scott Kelly revealed to the world the bright orange zinnia that had bloomed on the International Space Station. But in Kelly's excitement, he made a mistake.

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