45 Best Pics from Scott Kelly’s #YearInSpace

45 Best Pics from Scott Kelly’s #YearInSpace

On March 27, 2015, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly launched to the International Space Station. He surpassed the previous record for time spent in space by a U.S. astronaut on Oct. 16, 2015. After his return, he will have spent a total of 520 days in space across four space missions.

During the 340 days of this mission – which spanned four space station expeditions – Kelly and his one-year crewmate, Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko, have participated in a variety of research that will help scientists better understand how the human body reacts and adapts to long-duration spaceflight. That knowledge will play a critical role in future NASA missions deeper into the solar system and on the Journey to Mars, in which a round-trip mission is likely to last 500 days or longer.

Astronaut Kelly and Cosmonaut Kornienko recently returned to earth on March 2, 2016.

Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo of an aurora taken from the International Space Station on August 15, 2015 with the caption, “Another pass through Aurora. The sun is very active today, apparently.

This photo of the polar vortex taken from the International Space Station on February 14, 2016 with the caption, “That polar vortex even looks cold from here!"

Earth observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 46 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). "Day 318. Over a Shanghai night. Wishes for a happy ChineseNewYear!"

Astronaut Kelly posted this photo taken inside the International Space Station after a cargo delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables, with the caption, “TuesdayTransformation. Enjoying the fruits of labor, literally."

Night Earth observation of Japan taken by Expedition 44 crewmember Scott Kelly, with a Soyuz Spacecraft connected to the Mini Research Module 1 (MRM1), and a Progress Spacecraft visible. Kelly posted this photo on July 25 with the caption, "Good evening, Japan. Showing Astronaut Kimiya how to take pictures of Earth at night."

This photo of Spain with the caption, “Color palette of the Spanish coast is an appealing morning view. Good Morning from @ISS!"

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Kelly posted this photo with the caption, “Cool frozen lake in Himalayas!"

Posted on July 13, 2015 with the caption, “Good Morning Aurora! Good to see you again."

Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo taken from the International Space Station on Dec. 26, 2015 with the caption, “Glass bottom spaceship over the Bahamas!"

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Close-up view of Zinnia grown as part of Veggie experiment floating in front of the Cupola window. Kelly posted this photo with the caption, “Space Flower out in the sun for the first time!"

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Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo taken from the International Space Station to Twitter on Feb. 27, 2016 with the caption, “Of all the sunrises I’ve seen on my #YearInSpace, this was one of the best! One of the last too. Headed home soon.”

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Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 46 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Kelly posted this photo on Dec. 24 with the caption, “GoodMorning Egypt! Your colors never cease to amaze! "

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In orbit around the Earth onboard the International Space Station NASA astronaut Kelly captured this blue water image in his “Earth Art” series and sent it out with this message: ”A splash of Earth Art over the Bahamas!“.

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On August 9, 2015, Kelly posted this photo on August 9, 2015 with the caption, “Day 135. MilkyWay. You’re old, dusty, gassy and warped. But beautiful. Good night from @space_station!”.

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Kelly posted this photo taken from the ISS on July 19, 2015 with the caption, “Day 114. Moon, Venus, Jupiter"

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Photo of Hurricane Patricia taken from the International Space Station on Oct. 23, 2015 with the caption, “Hurricane Patricia approaches Mexico. It’s massive. Be careful!”

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Photo of Houston and the Gulf Coast as the International Space Station flew overhead.

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Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo taken from the International Space Station on June 27, 2015 with the caption, “Day 92. Aurora is back in town. Good night from space station!”.

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July 17, 2015 - “Day 112. Moonrise is upon us. Good night from ISS!"

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A Russian Soyuz spacecraft dominates the center of the view as it sits docked to the station. Kelly sent this image with the message: “Day 282. Soyuz silhouette and sunset colors of our magnificent earth."

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Sept. 23, 2015 - caption, “Good morning to the Holy City of Mecca."

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Jan. 23, 2016 - “Day 302. Blizzard 2016 gave us an impressive view below. Stay warm! "

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“Massive snowstorm blanketing East Coast clearly visible from @Space_Station! Stay safe! "

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On the International Space Station June 14, 2015 the crew of Expedition 44 prepare to observe Flag Day in the USA in the Cupola, the 360 degree observation point.

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Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo of Athens, Greece taken from the International Space Station on July 12, 2015 with the caption, “Athens, Greece, Good Morning from International Space_Station. Wishing you the best."

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Kelly posted this photo taken from the International Space Station on Sept. 5, 2015 with the caption, “Goodnight Earth! Make me proud and I’ll try and do the same."

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Dec. 5, 2015, “Just took this stunning picture of Southeast Asia."

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New York City from the International Space Station. "My cosmonaut colleague Oleg Kononenko took this incredible picture of NYC last night. Enjoy."

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July 19, 2015. “Bahamas, the strokes of your watercolors are always a refreshing sight."

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Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo taken from the International Space Station on August 1, 2015 with the caption, “Day 127. Sunset returns! Perfect end. Thanks again for joining me today."

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August 10, 2015. “Good morning to those in the western USA. Looks like there’s a lot going on down there."

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Perseid meteor shower taken from the International Space Station. Keely captioned, “Space weather forecast from @ISS: Moonless with a chance of Perseid meteors!"

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“Day 154. Aurora’s purple glow adds mystery to the nightscape. Good night from @ISS! "

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Astronaut Scott Kelly took this photo of Italy from the International Space Station and posted it saying, “Day 180. Moonlight over Italy. Buona Notte Good night from @space_station! "

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Earth observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 46 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo with the caption, “Italy and the Alps last night were breathtaking!"

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Kelly posted this photo on Feb. 7, 2016 with the caption, “Got to see the Super Bowl in person after all! But at 17,500MPH, it didn’t last long."

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Earth observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 46 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Kelly posted this photo on Dec. 25 with the caption, “Day 273, Rare sunrise glow over New Zealand on my 3rd Christmas in space ."

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The International Space Station crew witness nightly scenes of our Earth’s beauty after performing their duties. Here on Oct. 6, 2015, framed by the edge of a huge Station solar panel, the city of Moscow, Russia sparkles in the night with spoke streets streaming out across the land while an aurora of blue, white and purple contrast the star-filled sky.

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NASA astronaut Scott Kelly (left) and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko (right) marked their 300th consecutive day aboard the International Space Station on Jan. 21, 2016. The pair will spend a total of 340 days in space on their one-year mission as researchers hope to better understand how the human body reacts and adapts to long-duration spaceflight. This knowledge is critical as NASA looks toward human journeys deeper into the solar system, including to and from Mars, which could last 500 days or longer.

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NASA astronaut Scott Kelly took this majestic image of the Earth at night highlighting the green and red hues of an Aurora. He sent this message along with the image: “The dance of aurora."

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Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 46 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this picture of the moon taken from the International Space Station with the caption, “Day 97. Good night, Moon. Good night from @Space_Station!"

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Kelly posted this photo with the caption, “Central America you were particularly brilliant this morning!"

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Dec. 11, 2015. “The remnants of Soyuz’s fiery plunge through the atmosphere. Congratulations on a successful landing."

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Earth observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 46 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut Scott Kelly posted this photo with the caption, “Day 313. A thin blue line hints a new beginning with sunrise."

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