Astronaut Scott Kelly returned to Earth 5 see above

Scott Kelly, which held at the International Space Station 340 days and provided us with many great photos with it - returned to Earth. after a year, held at the Cosmos American astronaut is the ideal "object of study". The first test is over. Biggest change, which has so far been seen? Scott Kelly is back up 5 centimeters.

Scott Kelly has a twin brother. Before the trip, they were the same height, but after a year, conducted in the microgravity environment of an astronaut has become of him above. Why? Because - as explained OUR - without "pressure" from the force of gravity is able to stretch the spine.

To the detriment of the astronaut, this effect is only temporary. It is not known, how long will it take to return to normal growth, but scientists say, it may even be a few months.