Preflight Flower
- A NASA photographer captured a unique flower, Borshchov’s tulip, near the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
- The flower is native to Kazakhstan and attracts many visitors who come to study and appreciate its beauty.
- The photo was taken on April 7, 2025, ahead of a NASA astronaut and cosmonauts launching to the International Space Station.
- The launch marked an exciting moment for space exploration, with astronauts Jonny Kim, Sergey Ryzhikov, and Alexey Zubritsky embarking on their mission.
- The image is a testament to the beauty of Kazakhstan’s flora and the importance of preserving its natural wonders.
NASA/Joel Kowsky
A NASA photographer took this picture of a flower called Borshchov’s tulip near the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on April 7, 2025, ahead of NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky launching to the International Space Station. The flower is unique to Kazakhstan, attracting many to study and appreciate its beauty.
Image credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky
Q. Who took this picture of the Borshchov’s tulip?
A. A NASA photographer, Joel Kowsky.
Q. Where was the picture taken?
A. Near the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Q. What is special about the location where the picture was taken?
A. It is near a launch pad for space missions to the International Space Station.
Q. Who were the astronauts and cosmonauts launching to the International Space Station?
A. NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov, and cosmonaut Alexey Zubritsky.
Q. What type of flower is Borshchov’s tulip?
A. It is a unique flower species native to Kazakhstan.
Q. Why are people interested in studying and appreciating the beauty of this flower?
A. Because it is unique to Kazakhstan and attracts many visitors.
Q. When was the picture taken?
A. On April 7, 2025.
Q. What is notable about the date when the picture was taken?
A. It is ahead of NASA astronaut Jonny Kim’s launch to the International Space Station.
Q. Where can you find more information about this flower and its beauty?
A. The link provided in the text.
Q. Who is credited with taking the picture?
A. Joel Kowsky, a NASA photographer.