Astronaut Scott Kelly talks NASA’s Moon Plans, His Year in Space and More in Exclusive Interview

Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly sits down with Space.com Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik in New York City to reflect on his remarkable career, his year-long mission aboard the International Space Station, and the future of human space exploration. Kelly shares his thoughts on NASA’s Artemis program and the return of astronauts to the Moon, including what his time in space taught researchers about the challenges of long-duration missions. He also reflects on watching the Artemis II mission, his experiences flying on the Space Shuttle and Russian Soyuz spacecraft, and whether he would ever consider returning to space. Plus, Kelly offers advice for aspiring astronauts, explains how reading The Right Stuff inspired his own journey, and shares why pursuing a career you genuinely enjoy matters.