NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly Lands on Earth After Year-Long Space Mission

Filmogaz.com reports that NASA astronaut Scott Kelly landed on Earth on March 2, 2016. He returned after 340 days aboard the International Space Station, then the longest American spaceflight.

Mission purpose and objectives

The mission sought to study health impacts of extended space travel. Researchers monitored physical and cognitive changes during the year-long mission.

Findings were intended to inform planning for longer deep-space trips.

Return and significance

Kelly’s landing closed a continuous stay that tested human endurance in microgravity. At the time, his 340-day flight was the longest by an American astronaut.

The event underscored NASA efforts to understand risks of long-duration missions beyond low Earth orbit.

Media coverage and platforms

CBS News provided video coverage of Kelly’s return. CBS News 24/7 streaming is available free on more than 30 platforms.

It streams on CBSNews.com and via Paramount+, and it airs live in 91 countries.

Publication details

Filmogaz.com published this report on March 31, 2026, using archival footage from 2016. The site is an Indo-American news outlet established in 2015 and is owned by AGK FIRE INC.

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