How an astronaut in orbit prepares for the journey to Mars
In short: While orbiting Earth, NASA's Scott Kelly discusses the realities of life and research aboard the International Space Station. This in-flight session explores how data gathered in space will shape future human missions to the Red Planet.
During an educational event on December 8, Expedition 45 Commander Scott Kelly spoke with students at the Boston Museum of Science from aboard the International Space Station. At the time of the discussion, Kelly was in the ninth month of a year-long mission. The research conducted during this period is intended to provide essential data for the future formulation of human missions to Mars.
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