Scott Kelly

Date of Birth: February 21, 1964

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Scott Kelly is a retired American astronaut, engineer, and retired U.S. Navy captain. He was born on February 21, 1964, in Orange, New Jersey. Kelly is best known for his record-breaking year-long mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), which he completed from March 2015 to March 2016. This mission was part of a study to understand the long-term effects of space travel on the human body, with the ultimate goal of preparing for human missions to Mars. Kelly began his career in the U.S. Navy, where he trained as a pilot and later became a test pilot. He was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1996, and his first spaceflight was as a pilot of the Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-103 mission in 1999. Throughout his career, Kelly completed four spaceflights and spent a total of 520 days in space. In addition to his space missions, Kelly has authored several books, including “Endurance: A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery,” which details his experiences during his year-long mission on the ISS. He has also become an advocate for space exploration and environmental issues, frequently speaking about the importance of addressing climate change.

5 Interesting Facts about Scott Kelly

1. Scott Kelly has an identical twin brother, Mark Kelly, who is also a retired astronaut and a U.S. Senator.

2. During his year-long mission on the ISS, Kelly grew approximately 2 inches taller due to the lack of gravity, although he returned to his original height after returning to Earth.

3. Kelly’s year-long mission set the record for the longest single space mission by an American astronaut.

4. He has participated in several spacewalks, totaling over 18 hours outside the spacecraft.

5. Scott Kelly’s year-long mission included over 400 experiments to study various aspects of human health, including the effects of long-term space travel on vision, bone density, and muscle mass.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Scott Kelly

1. “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”

2. “I’ve learned that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough.”

3. “Being in space gives you a different perspective on life, on our planet, and on our place in the universe.”

4. “The most important thing is to keep pushing forward, even when the odds are against you.”

5. “Space exploration is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together for a common goal.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Scott Kelly’s highest net worth has been estimated to be around $1.5 million.

Children

Scott Kelly has two daughters, Samantha and Charlotte, from his marriage to Leslie Yandell. The couple later divorced, and Kelly is currently married to Amiko Kauderer.