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# See Scenes From Astronaut Scott Kelly’s Second Month in Space

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## TIME Photo


May 28, 2015 3:22 PM UTC

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt22cbfbfd94426837/698851f4e20a8795a4a8b8f4/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-13_3.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=3:2)

Astronaut Scott Kelly has posted a photo almost every day since arriving at the ISS. Here, see a selection from his second month of his year in space. (Via Twitter on May 13, 2015)

Astronaut Scott Kelly has posted a photo almost every day since arriving at the ISS. Here, see a selection from his second month of his year in space. (Via Twitter on May 13, 2015) NASA

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May 28, 2015 3:22 PM UTC

TIME _is following Kelly’s mission in the new series,_ [_A Year In Space_](http://time.com/space-nasa-scott-kelly-mission/)_. Watch the trailer_ [_here_](http://time.com/space-nasa-scott-kelly-mission/)_._

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt22cbfbfd94426837/698851f4e20a8795a4a8b8f4/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-13_3.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

Astronaut Scott Kelly has posted a photo almost every day since arriving at the ISS. Here, see a selection from his second month of his year in space. (Via Twitter on May 13, 2015) NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8040328772375df7/698851f0428a9e5c11ccd70a/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-4-29_2.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Get ready to test your #geography skills! I’ll post a new #SpaceGeo pic today. How to play: http://1.usa.gov/1bw0Xuh" - via Twitter on April 29, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc233c8ee2e03372e/698851f15f570ffccbb1bb11/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-1_3.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Enjoying morning coffee with my friend @tomkochnews and @abc13houston aboard @Space\_Station. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 1, 2015 NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt51061e20bcbdc6be/698851fa06f2c10d0a33a60d/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-2_4.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"#SaturdayMorning #coffee with my old friend #PlanetEarth. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 2, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltbe7165c398ee9bd2/698851f10b72e36edc6e4322/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-3_2.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"If I was looking through a microscope instead of a very big camera lens I would think I was looking at a virus" - via Twitter on May 3, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA


![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blted6b7241a0077e09/698851f2524fc00fbadf2d36/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-4_2.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Had my first cup of fancy coffee yesterday from the much anticipated @Space\_Station #espresso machine. Not too bad." - via Twitter on May 4, 2015 NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8b1057232958b96f/698851f2e53aba595f4dde81/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-5_2.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Space taco w rehydrated eggs, sausage & hot sauce on a tortilla. Happy #CincoDeMayo from @Space\_Station #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 5, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt896aa960c4fa1883/698851f23c16394bbf458190/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-6.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"#SpaceGeo! A serpent is known for deceptive traits, but don’t let this snake pull the wool over your eyes. Name it!" - via Twitter on May 6, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA


![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltbfc1b55075e78f26/698851f3524fc0458adf2d3a/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-7.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Looking at the sands of #Earth it's hard to imagine there are more stars than every grain on our planet.#YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 7, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt196550f4198a6f2e/698851f38e0601e9d2460b0f/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-8.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Subtropical Storm #Ana churns off the East coast of USA. #Wx from @Space\_Station. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 8, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt598a797f78fca5d8/698851f38e06013285460b13/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-9.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"I don't know where in the US Southwest this is, but it sure is beautiful. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 9, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA


![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc35aec4806ee142d/698851f4cd1bba2c546fb884/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-10.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"#watercolor from space. #YearInSpace." - via Twitter on May 10, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8c4f26a5cd82ff93/698851f4428a9e0535ccd70f/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-11.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"#MtEtna Highest European active #volcano lives up to its Italian name Mongibello (beautiful mountain) from space too" - via Twitter on May 11, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8a7fca56585a33fa/698851f50b72e3f6936e4330/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-13.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Caught our star peeking through #Dragon's solar arrays today. Good night from @Space\_Station! #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 13, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA


![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltbf280663bf4b83b1/698851f535ba6f22a4c0d754/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-15_3.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Watching my bro @ShuttleCDRKelly on #CelebrityJeopardy onboard @Space\_Station this morning. Great job representing!" - via Twitter on May 15, 2015 NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt55bcf6959b9c9278/698851f58e06015912460b17/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-16.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"The view out my window. #CapeTown #SouthAfrica. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 16, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt04d70857cae42afd/698851f68e06014d3f460b1b/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-18_3.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"#Africa Interesting how a barren desert exposes Earth in a surprising way that is beautiful from space #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 18, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA


![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7ab77e026deaabed/698851f6a988cad15a6b2c07/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-19.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

".@POTUS Welcome to @Twitter, Mr. President. You told me to #IG my mission up here Glad to see you tweeting down there" - via Twitter on May 19, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blta0252d7304942bb9/698851f70b72e3ac936e4335/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-20_3.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Guess what day it is? #SpaceGeo! New #geography trivia photo today. How to play: http://1.usa.gov/1bw0Xuh" - via Twitter on May 20, 2015 NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt30ad637056ce3e43/698851f735ba6f84bac0d759/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-21.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Released #Dragon early this a.m. @ISS\_Research on Earth. Mission success! Congrats & good night from @Space\_Station!" - via Twitter on May 21, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA


![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf3c39e70308060c1/698851f8e53aba53584dde8c/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-22.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"#RedSea. I'd sure like to jump into you this morning. #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 22, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte960dd52d7394c78/698851f8428a9e2025ccd718/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-23_3.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"My ninth #SaturdayNight onboard @Space\_Station. #SaturdayFun! #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 23, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte8ce430c7e66d5d3/698851f055a8598ac8a8c37e/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Just flew over you #Honolulu #Hawaii. Happy #MemorialDay! #YearInSpace" - via Twitter on May 24, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA


![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte3236b2d082db6fb/698851f906f2c133e033a608/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-25_2.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"This #MemorialDay honoring those who gave their lives in service to our nation with a picture of #ArlingtonCemetary" - via Twitter on May 25, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

![astronaut scott kelly international space station](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt56603ecea627fe2f/698851f9e53abace7b4dde90/astronaut-scott-kelly-space-station-2015-5-26_2.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp)

"Hard to imagine this underwater. My thoughts are w those affected by the floods back home. Stay safe. #HoustonFlood" - via Twitter on May 26, 2015 Scott Kelly—NASA

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