One Year in Space: Epic Space Station Mission in Photos

Soldier Field from ISS

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image of Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 13, 2015 for his twitter account. He wrote, “My new hobby! Get a #SundayNFLStadiumPicFromSpace. First up- #SoldierField, #Chicago #NFLGameDay #NFL #YearInSpace”

View of California from ISS

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image of California on Sept. 14, 2015 for his twitter account. He wrote, “#GoodMorning #California! I like your cool glow. #YearInSpace

Air Force Academy From ISS

Kjell Lindgren

Astronaut Kjell Lindgren took this image of the U.S. Air Force Academy on Sept. 10, 2015 posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “Best day yet in space! @AF_Academy cadets and 20yr reunion classmates sent a msg to the #ISS. Keep the Pride 95!

ISS over Earth by Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image of the ISS over Earth on Sept. 8, 2015 posted on his twitter account.

Handing Over Command of the ISS

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

This image is of Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka handing command of the ISS to Astronaut Scott Kelly who will lead orbital lab till March. It was posted to the ISS twitter account on Sept. 5, 2015.

Soyuz Capsule Image from ISS

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image of the Soyuz Capsule on Sept. 4, 2015 posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “Welcome to my friends on #Soyuz @Astro_Andreas and @Volkov_ISS and #Kazakh cosmonaut A. Aimbetov whom I've never met.”

Human impact on Earth from ISS

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image from the ISS on August 31, 2015 posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “Human impact on Earth creates a striking image. #YearInSpace

Earth Art from ISS

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image of Earth on August 27, 2015 posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “#EarthArt Is it teal, turquoise, blue-green, aqua or seafoam? Go. #YearInSpace”

Canada from ISS by Astronaut Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly took this image of Canada from the ISS on August 26, 2015 posted on his twitter account. He wrote, “#Goodmorning #Canada. I love all your little green islands! #YearInSpace

Burger in Space by Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly (via Instagram as stationcdrkelly)

Astronaut Scott Kelly created this "Rehydrated Beef Patty with MRE Cheddar Cheese Spread, Ketchup and Mustard on Space Tortilla" aboard the International Space Station on August 27, 2015.

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