After 340 days in space, US astronaut Scott Kelly back on Earth

March 02, 2016 10:12

US Astronaut Scott Kelly is safely back on Earth, and he's already thinking about when he can leave again.

Kelly, who landed on the steppes of Kazakhstan, has spent more consecutive time in space -- 340 days -- than any other American. His most recent stint was aboard the International Space Station, where he's lived since March 27. In all, the astronaut has now spent a total of 520 days in orbit across four missions.

"Thanks for following our #YearInSpace The journey isn't over. Follow me as I rediscover Earth! See you down below!" he tweeted before he began his return. Also leaving the station Tuesday were Russian cosmonauts Mikhail Kornienko and Sergey Volkov.

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