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posted 03-22-2015 08:44 AM               

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A segment on Sunday Morning, 'Rocket Man,' profiled Scott Kelly and his upcoming launch on a Soyuz for a year-long mission aboard the ISS. He gave a tour of the training facilities at the Johnson Space Center (yes, even how to go to the bathroom — 'very carefully' was his reply), the reporter taking a taste of typical space food; and interviews with a NASA psychologist and Kelly's girlfriend, who works for NASA public relations.

Kelly, when asked how it will feel on his upcoming flight, said the last mission, when he spent 159 days aboard the ISS, was like a long business trip. This time, it feels like he will pack up — and not come back. Of course he will, for the future benefit of long-duration space travellers.