Thanks to the continued efforts of researchers and scientists, we have witnessed fascinating discoveries in outer space. In this sense, one of the most interesting fields of study today is the cultivation of vegetation in the cosmos.
To reaffirm interest in the topic, the United States Space Agency, the famous NASA, decided to grow flowers on the Space Station he controls, releasing the results now.
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NASA shared an image of a flower that was grown in orbit
NASA has shared an image of a zinnia grown in orbit as part of the Veggie project on the International Space Station.
Scientists have been studying growing plants in space since the 1970s, and this particular experiment was started in 2015 by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren.
In addition, the agency emphasized that growing plants in space is not just for display purposes or to make the environment simply flowery.
Studies are aimed at something bigger, although it is really beautiful to watch a flower grow.
Also, according to NASA, the released image aims to generate understanding of how to grow fresh food on long-term missions to other stars and planets, such as the Moon and Mars.
In emergency cases, for example, the trip would not fail due to the lack of supplies – although we know that you always go into space with well-stocked luggage!
NASA astronauts have already grown different vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes and peppers, on the International Space Station, and are planning to grow a wider variety of life than we have on Earth.
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