NASA Astronauts and Spaceflight Insights

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and his twin brother Mark discuss their spaceflight careers, achievements, and sibling rivalry. Scott, who spent 520 days in space, shares his experiences and the challenges of space travel. The Kelly twins participated in NASA's Twins Study, revealing significant genetic changes in Scott after his yearlong mission. The study enhanced understanding of human adaptation to space.

What year was Scott Kelly inducted into the National Astronaut Hall of Fame?

• 2022

• 2019

• 2020

• 2021

Who was the first in the Kelly family to fly in space?

• Their father

• Scott Kelly

• Mark Kelly

• Their mother

How many days did Scott Kelly spend in space?

• 600 days

• 520 days

• 365 days

• 54 days

Who convinced Scott Kelly to apply to NASA?

• His twin brother Mark

• His friend

• His mother

• His teacher

What humorous error did Scott mention about Mark's selection by NASA?

• A clerical error

• A wrong address

• A mistaken identity

• A computer glitch

What is a significant challenge astronauts face during launch?

• Smooth ascent

• Weightlessness

• Side-to-side bouncing

• Lack of oxygen

What percentage of Scott's gene expression changed after his space mission?

• 3%

• 5%

• 7%

• 10%

What did the Twins Study help scientists understand better?

• Astronaut training

• Space food nutrition

• Human body adaptation to space

• Spacecraft design

What humorous claim did Scott make about himself after the Twins Study?

• He became faster

• He became smarter

• He became taller

• He became stronger

What did Scott Kelly say about his appearance after the space mission?

• He looked younger

• He looked older

• He looked the same

• He looked more handsome