It wasn’t too long ago when we reported on Scott Kelly, one of two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for an entire year, and his [liquid ping pong][1] footage. Today, we bring you some posts from his Instagram account that reveal an astronaut’s extraordinary out-of-this-world perspective. At 52 years old, Kelly has lived a fulfilling life not just in space but as an engineer and former U.S. Navy Captain. His identical twin brother, Mark Kelly, has also worked as an astronaut.
When Scott’s One-Year Mission ends, the two will be compared for any physiological differences between living on earth and living in space. So, what’s it *really* like living in space. In an interview, Kelly revealed that it’s difficult to fall asleep out there because you’re always floating, which makes it difficult to enter into a relaxing state. In order to combat insomnia, he does exactly what he does on Earth: watch TV or read. Luckily for the rest of us, he also takes these wonderful photos. [1]: http://www.lifebuzz.com/space-pong/. ->**Astronaut Scott Kelly has been living in space for nearly a year on a special mission and sees mountains like paintings.**<-.
#Countdown: 5 days and a wake-up. Every #mountain is within reach.
Keep climbing. #GoodNight from the @iss #YearInSpace #space #spacestation #iss #exploration #nasa #journeytoMars #reachhigher #keepclimbing #inspiration A photo posted by Scott Kelly (@stationcdrkelly) on Feb 25, 2016 at 4:32pm PST.
->**Africa, a stunning dreamscape dressed in violet.**<-
More #Africa #EarthArt hues.
#YearInSpace #ColorsOfEarth #earth #space #spacestation #iss A photo posted by Scott Kelly (@stationcdrkelly) on Feb 22, 2016 at 6:27pm PST.
->**A look at ice on earth in a way you’ll never see anywhere else.**<-
#Ice #YearInSpace #EarthArt #space #spacestation #iss A photo posted by Scott Kelly (@stationcdrkelly) on Feb 28, 2016 at 7:58am PST
->**Kelly posted this awe inspiring photo in memory of those who lost their lives in the Challenger disaster.**<-
Day 307. Their spirit and legacy lives on in our achievements in space.
#GoodNight from @iss. #YearInSpace #NASARemembers #Apollo1 #Challenger #Columbia #spirit #legacy #heroes #remembrance #earth #space #spacestation #iss A photo posted by Scott Kelly (@stationcdrkelly) on Jan 28, 2016 at 4:15pm PST.
->**A view of aurora from the top down.**<-
#GoodMorning #aurora and the Pacific Northwest.
#YearInSpace #northernlights #beautiful #morning #space #spacestation #iss A photo posted by Scott Kelly (@stationcdrkelly) on Jan 20, 2016 at 7:45am PST.
->**Deep and turquoise blues at the Southern tip of India.**<-
The Southern tip of #India and its blue waters.
#YearInSpace #blue #water #ocean #beautiful #earth #space #spacestation #iss A photo posted by Scott Kelly (@stationcdrkelly) on Jan 3, 2016 at 1:03pm PST.
->**Spain is looking pretty in pink.**<-
Color palette of the #Spanish coast is an appealing morning view.
#GoodMorning from @ISS. #YearInSpace #colors #colorful #earth #space #spacestation #iss #morning A photo posted by Scott Kelly (@stationcdrkelly) on Sep 5, 2015 at 7:27am PDT.
->**Enchanting greenery in Southeast Asia.**<-
The green fields of #SouthEastAsia.
#YearInSpace #space #earthart #iss #photo A photo posted by Scott Kelly (@stationcdrkelly) on Jun 9, 2015 at 12:46pm PDT.