One Year in Space: Epic Space Station Mission in Photos

Iran from the ISS by Astronaut Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image of Iran on Feb. 12, 2016 posted on his twitter account.

Scott Kelly on Day 321 on ISS

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image of himself on the ISS on Feb. 11, 2016 and posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “Day 321 of my #YearInSpace, 500 days in space total.”

Richat Structure in Northwest Africa by Astronaut Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image on Feb. 11, 2016 and posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “Posted this pic last week. Many of you asked: What is it?” The answer was on his Tumblr account – A giant quartzite circle called Richat Structure in Northwest Africa.

Egypt from ISS by Astronaut Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image on Feb. 11, 2016 and posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “Good afternoon #Egypt! Hope to see you up close some day. #YearInSpace.”

Day 320 for Astronaut Scott Kelly on ISS

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image on Feb. 10, 2016 and posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “Day 320. A nice way to end a long and busy day at work. #GoodNight from @space_station! #YearInSpace”

Day 319 for Astronaut Scott Kelly on ISS

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image on Feb. 9, 2016 and posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “Day 319. Lights out on a vivid #sunset. #GoodNight from @space_station! #YearInSpace

Mount Fuji by Astronaut Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image on Feb. 9, 2016 and posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “#fuji san, your majesty casts a wide shadow! #Japan YearInSpace!

Shanghai Night from ISS by Astronaut Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image on Feb. 8, 2016 and posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “Day 318. Over a #Shanghai night. Wishes for a happy #ChineseNewYear! #GoodNight from @space_station! #YearInSpace”

San Francisco from ISS by Astronaut Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image on Feb. 8, 2016 and posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “#SanFrancisco, Looks like a great night down there after #SB50! #SuperBowl #YearInSpace!

Ice on the Himalayas from Astronaut Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image on Feb. 6, 2016 and posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “The cracking blue ice of the #Himalayas. Brilliant! #YearInSpace.”

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