Astronaut Scott Kelly stayed in space for 12 months, or a year, on the International Space Station (ISS).
Scott Kelly's Year in Space
Scott Kelly's year-long mission on the International Space Station was a significant undertaking. This mission, documented in "A Year in Space," a two-part series adapted from TIME's digital video series, aimed to push the boundaries of human space travel and provided crucial data for future missions, particularly those to Mars.
The mission was not just about staying in space for a long time; it involved:
- Testing human limits: Observing how the human body adapts to long-duration spaceflight.
- Medical research: Collecting data to understand the physical and psychological effects of extended space exposure.
- Preparation for Mars missions: Providing invaluable insights into what is needed for future manned missions to Mars.
The reference material explicitly mentions that Scott Kelly's 12-month stay on the ISS was undertaken to test human limits for space travel and lay the groundwork for a manned mission to Mars. The "A Year in Space" series from TIME provides a comprehensive look at his experience during this groundbreaking mission.
