The “alien” is actually a potato. Specifically, it is a purple tuber nicknamed Spudnik-1, grown and photographed by Pettit.
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Terrifying alien growth appears on NASA's ISS that people fear is an egg hatching
A bizarre floating growth on the International Space Station has caused hilarious online comments.
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Purple Lifeform Photographed Sprouting 'Tentacles' on The ISS
(Don Pettit/X) A grotesque purple lifeform was photographed sprouting 'tentacles' on the International Space Station (ISS), causing a stir online. Last week, NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a photo ...
The spud's alien-like root growth has prompted some conspiracy theories.
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