See the Best Photos From an Astronaut’s Fifth Month in Space

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TIME is following Kelly’s mission in the new series, A Year In Space. Watch the first two episodes here.

MORE: See more photographs from Scott Kelly’s yearlong mission in space here.

Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#EarthArt The color psychology of orange is optimistic. From my view things are looking up down there. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on July 29, 2015Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"They say the desert is just as beautiful at night. I think I agree. #EarthArt. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on July 30, 2015Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#TGIF Here's a preview of tonight's rare celestial surprise. #BlueMoon on the rise. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on July 31, 2015Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Day 127. Sunset returns! Perfect end. Thanks again for joining me today. Good night from @space_station! #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 1, 2015Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#MondayMotivation There's something beautiful over every mountain. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 3, 2015Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#ILookLikeAnEngineer on @space_station. Also a scientist, medical officer, farmer & at times a plumber #YearInSpace " - via Twitter on Aug. 4, 2015Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"The thing about abstract #art: it appears not of this world. The thing about #EarthArt: it is our world. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 4, 2015Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"The view out my window this morning.#Typhoon #Soudelor still looking ominous from @Space_Station. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 6, 2015Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Of all the little islands in South East Asia this is one of my favorites. #YearInSpace." - via Twitter on Aug. 6, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#EarthArt Everyone likes cloud nine. What's wrong with the others? They're all amazing from here. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 7, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"I love the color green on these mountains in #China. Not much green here on @Space_Station. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 8, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Tomorrow we'll eat the anticipated veggie harvest on @space_station! But first, lettuce take a #selfie. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 9, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#GoodMorning to those in the western #USA. Looks like there's a lot going on down there. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 10, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"After over 300 days in space and 15 yrs I finally got a picture of my hometown! #WestOrange, #NewJersey. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 11, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#Himalayas in #EarthArt form look a bit like funnel cake. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 11, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Space weather forecast from @space_station: Moonless with a chance of #Perseid meteors! #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 12, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Ships in line thru Suez Canal. We got ships in line too. Progress & #HTV5 headed to @space_station soon! #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 13, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#EarthArt Perfectly Patagonia and wall worthy. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 12, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Another pass through #Aurora. The sun is very active today, apparently. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 15, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"The #African #Desert burns bright this #Sunday morning. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 16, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#EarthArt Grainy, veiny but mainly amazing. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 17, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Sun's reflection striking gold in #US heartland today. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 18, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Day 144. Blanketed by dusk. Good night from @space_station! #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 18, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
".@katiecouric Great to talk w you re my #YearInSpace! SRY for comm loss. Wouldn't occur on Earth, but nor would this." - via Twitter on Aug. 19, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#HurricaneDanny Keeping an eye on you from @space_station. Looks like you're 1st in Atlantic. Stay safe! #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 20, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Thoughts are with those affected by these devastating #wildfires that continue to burn in the Northwest. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 20, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Pacific is so big it's rare to see the beauty of it's #coralreefs. #GoodMorning from @Space_Station! #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 21, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#EarthArt Looks like Earth replicated Michelangelo's famous fresco. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 22, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Can't see Great Wall of China with the naked eye from space but sure can see this West Texas oil field. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 23, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Fresh supplies on the way! #HTV5 #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 24, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"Day 150. Our bright star of the day amid the evening stars. Good night from @space_station! #HTV5 #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 24, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#TransformationTuesday Enjoying the fruits of labor today, literally. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 25, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA
Astronaut Scott Kelly International Space Station photos
"#Goodmorning Earth! Looking very appealing this morning. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on Aug. 27, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

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