After a year in space, Scott Kelly returns 2 inches taller by Caroline North 9th period

NASA astronaut, Scott Kelly, returned to the U.S. Thursday after spending nearly a year in space to further scientists’ studies on the effects of long terms in space on the human body.  This research ultimately contributes to preparation for a future crewed mission to Mars.  Researchers studied the effects a year in space had on Scott Kelly’s body including observation of his vision, muscle mass and bones, heart size, height, and even the amount of radiation he accumulated. 

These events are significant because they pertain to the U.S.’s advancements in science and technology in addition to mountains moving in the space field.  This can be synthesized to the Space Race in the 60s and 70s between the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War.  The two nations battled out to be the first to reach major scientific accomplishments such as getting the first satellite into space or having the first person walk on the moon. 

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