Feb 28 10 stellar tweets to mark Scott Kelly’s record-breaking year in space By Shawn Paik Scott Kelly returns to Earth on Tuesday after spending a record-breaking year in space. His 340-day enterprise marks NASA's longest spaceflight and serves as critical prep-work and research for future Mars exploration. Continue reading
Feb 23 How do you make a chicken taco in space? By PBS News Hour How hard is it to prepare food in space? It’s one of the challenges astronaut Scott Kelly faces during his year aboard the International Space Station, the longest space mission in American history. Continue reading
Dec 02 Astronauts testify before Congress from space By Associated Press On his 249th consecutive day in space, astronaut Scott Kelly testified before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. Kelly spoke about space debris, his relationship with the Russian cosmonauts accompanying him and what it's like to grow things on… Continue reading
Oct 29 Astronaut Scott Kelly sets record for most days in orbit By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins As of today, International Space Station Commander Scott Kelly has spent more days off the planet than any other American. With 216 days in orbit, he sets the American record for most days spent space. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 2:25 What NASA’s twin tests will teach us about life in space By PBS News Hour What are the long-term effects of living in space? Astronaut Scott Kelly is now halfway through a year-long mission. In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, NASA offers a progress report, comparing Scott with his twin brother, retired astronaut… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 6:52 Astronaut Scott Kelly sets out to break an American record in space By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 26 Astronaut Scott Kelly to return to space for one year By Jenny Marder On Friday, 51-year-old astronaut Scott Kelly, who has flown three previous space missions, will return to the International Space Station, where he will remain for a year. A whole year. Continue reading
Jan 19 Maryland man freed from Cuba on State of Union guest list By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A Maryland man who returned home last month after spending five years imprisoned in Cuba will have a prime viewing spot for President Barack Obama's State of the Union address: a seat near first lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading