A Year in Space
On March 1, after 342
days in orbit aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Scott
Kelly will return to Earth with fellow year-in-space partner, cosmonaut
Mikhail Kornienko.
Once they land, scientists will begin analyzing data from the men to study changes that occurred in their bodies over an extended stay in space. The things scientists learn about their health will help guide the planning process for a manned mission to Mars — it’ll take about a year to get there — in the not-so-distant future. In a first-of-its-kind study, Scott’s twin brother, former astronaut Mark Kelly, remained on Earth to serve as a human control for the experiment.
Scientists monitored changes to Kelly's vision, gut bacteria, bone density, metabolic activity, behavioral health and more. Back on Earth, his brother also underwent a series of physical and mental tests. It’ll be another six months to six years before we see published results from this unique experiment.
Throughout his stay, Scott Kelly invited the world to join him (virtually) on the ISS, and he provided us with an intimate glimpse of life in orbit and our planet. He became a household name with regular updates — from selfies to viral videos — from 249 miles above Earth. The photo to the left is a selfie Scott Kelly took six months into his mission on the ISS. Here’s a look back at the finest images from Scott Kelly’s historic year in space.
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Once they land, scientists will begin analyzing data from the men to study changes that occurred in their bodies over an extended stay in space. The things scientists learn about their health will help guide the planning process for a manned mission to Mars — it’ll take about a year to get there — in the not-so-distant future. In a first-of-its-kind study, Scott’s twin brother, former astronaut Mark Kelly, remained on Earth to serve as a human control for the experiment.
Scientists monitored changes to Kelly's vision, gut bacteria, bone density, metabolic activity, behavioral health and more. Back on Earth, his brother also underwent a series of physical and mental tests. It’ll be another six months to six years before we see published results from this unique experiment.
Throughout his stay, Scott Kelly invited the world to join him (virtually) on the ISS, and he provided us with an intimate glimpse of life in orbit and our planet. He became a household name with regular updates — from selfies to viral videos — from 249 miles above Earth. The photo to the left is a selfie Scott Kelly took six months into his mission on the ISS. Here’s a look back at the finest images from Scott Kelly’s historic year in space.
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