Flying in space is a privilege, whether it's the first time or the fourth time. Scott Kelly More Quotes by Scott Kelly More Quotes From Scott Kelly The return was much worse than the adaptation of getting up there, especially for the year flight, i felt like I had the flu after the first few days. I was tired for really long time. Scott Kelly science I don't think it's necessary. Scott Kelly politics The telomeres are the things that are in our chromosomes that are indications of our physical age, so as we age, they get shorter – mine got longer in space, so it was a little bit like the fountain of youth – unfortunately when I got back down to Earth they went back down to where they were. Scott Kelly science I think that we have the technology, we have the smarts, we don’t always have the support, which means, really, the bottom line is the money, it’s going to be expensive, but I think it’s going to be well worth it - I think there are things that we get out of the space program that we can’t get anywhere else. Scott Kelly science A lot of people think [that] to be a scientist you have to be a genius – I am here to tell you that that is not the case, i was not a genius growing up – I was the kid that couldn’t do his homework, but I found this inspiration – 18 years later I was flying in space. Scott Kelly science This study shows that, despite overall interest in science, there are still people out there that have challenging views. Scott Kelly science That’s my method for getting people to Mars. Scott Kelly science Scott's contributions to NASA are too many to name, in his year aboard the space station, he took part in experiments that will have far-reaching effects, helping us pave the way to putting humans on Mars and benefiting life on Earth. Scott Kelly top-news I don't think I would ever say I'm absolutely 100% done because I think there's a lot of exciting possibilities out there, maybe in the commercial aspect, certainly, they might need a guy like me someday. Scott Kelly top-news Records are meant to be broken, i am looking forward to when these records in space are surpassed. Scott Kelly science This year-in-space mission was a profound challenge for all involved, and it gave me a unique perspective and a lot of time to reflect on what my next step should be on our continued journey to help further our capabilities in space and on Earth. Scott Kelly science Going to Mars is doable, we're close enough that if we make the choice, I think we can do it. Scott Kelly health-news If you're going to Mars in a smaller vehicle than the space station and living practically on top of one another, having that space that (the astronauts) spend so much time in is very, very important, you have to make it as perfect as you can, including the environment, air temperature, interfacing with the system, communication, entertainment and noise abatement because you're sleeping, living, exercising and eating right next to each other. Scott Kelly health-news Adjusting to space is easier than adjusting Earth for me, i never felt completely normal up there, but coming back to gravity is harder than leaving gravity. Scott Kelly health-news I will never be done with space, I will always be involved, i think everyone should be able to go to space. It depends on the person and what experience they would want. It would be great to have a variety of ways to get to space or near space for the view. Maybe in the next 20 years, you can buy a cheap ticket for a little visit. Scott Kelly health-news Gravity pushes you back down to size. Scott Kelly health-news This was something we could share together and it made the experience more rewarding, rather than just our conversations on a daily basis. Scott Kelly health-news It's great to be back in Texas, on U.S soil ... on planet Earth, this is not my achievement. It's NASA's achievement and it's our country's achievement. ... There's no greater privilege than serving your country however and wherever you might do it. Scott Kelly top-news The cold air was amazing, there’s nothing like cold air coming into the capsule. Scott Kelly latest-headlines I can’t say that it was a relief, leaving the space station was bittersweet – I had been there for a long time and looked forward to leaving, but it is a remarkable place. Scott Kelly latest-headlines
