Scott Kelly
American astronaut, ISS commander
Born
February 21st, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Served as a NASA astronaut with notable missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Completed a record-setting 340 consecutive days in space during the One-Year Mission, which provided valuable research on the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body. Worked on multiple space shuttle missions and contributed to the assembly and maintenance of the ISS. Is a retired U.S. Navy captain and has flown on four spaceflights, accumulating over 520 total days in space throughout an illustrious career.
Completed the One-Year Mission aboard the ISS
Served as commander of the ISS
Participated in four spaceflights
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