NASA spaceflight veteran Scott Kelly took some time out on Saturday to answer questions on Twitter. After inviting followers to join him for a Q&A about his #YearinSpace, the 51 year-old astronaut responded to Tweets from fans while he orbited 155 miles above Earth, reports New York Daily News.
Weekend plans? Join me on @Twitter this Saturday at 3pm ET, and I'll answer your Qs about my #YearInSpace so far. pic.twitter.com/X5LeyLk8Mc
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) July 30, 2015
One Tweet in particular stood out to Kelly, perhaps because it was from President Barack Obama.
The president asked, “Do you ever look out the window and just freak out?”
Hey @StationCDRKelly, loving the photos. Do you ever look out the window and just freak out?
— President Obama (@POTUS) August 1, 2015
“I don’t freak out about anything, Mr. President. Except getting a Twitter question from you,” Kelly replied.
I don't freak out about anything, Mr. President. Except getting a Twitter question from you.
https://t.co/AT0nvUXkq4— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) August 1, 2015
Obama wasn’t the only famous person Kelly Tweeted with over the weekend. Billboard reports that country singer Tim McGraw tweeted a video teaser for his new song to NASA on Monday, saying the astronauts aboard the ISS might enjoy the song.
Hey @NASA, astronauts on @Space_Station might enjoy my new song. Check it outhttps://t.co/326YY3RPsB
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) August 3, 2015
The space station responded and the banter continued back and forth. McGraw joked that perhaps they’d fly over his next concert.
.@Space_Station Maybe you’ll fly over my next concert. We love what you’re doing up there, pushing humanity forward. Keep up the great work!
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) August 3, 2015
Kelly responded to the singer, and the conversation continued.
.@TheTimMcGraw Maybe! Let me know where. Appreciate your support from #TopOfTheWorld on @Space_Station! #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/b1GTnfxKiA
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) August 3, 2015
PS… incredible pic @StationCDRKelly @Space_Station
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) August 3, 2015
Kelly also responded to some questions from his followers, including questions about how the astronauts shower on the space station, if they get ESPN in space, and if he has his own bedroom aboard the ISS, reports NBC.
We use a wet towel. It's amazing what you can get used to. https://t.co/YJnhDg8yss
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) August 1, 2015
Yes. We have @ESPN on right now. And my favorite team is @HoustonTexans. https://t.co/vn1OLwA0bh
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) August 1, 2015
.@OICVK64 Yes. It's very small like a phone booth. Here's my bedroom. pic.twitter.com/8v9oIrEOBh
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) August 1, 2015
This is Kelly’s fourth mission aboard the International Space Station. In March, Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko embarked upon a year long stint in space to test the body’s reaction to extended spaceflight.
In May, the ISS made room for an additional docking port intended for commercial spacecraft use.
