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

With that declaration, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly revealed to the world the bright orange zinnias that had blossomed on board the International Space Station on Jan. 16. "Yes, there are other life forms in space!" he exclaimed on Twitter from 250 miles (400 km) above the Earth. Kelly, the space station's commander, had good reason to crow.