A resolution recognizing the historic achievement of astronaut Scott Joseph Kelly of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as the first person of the United States to complete a continuous 1-year mission in space.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Scott Kelly for:

• the historic achievement in completing a one-year mission in space; and
• a successful return to Earth, the United States, and his family.

Recognizes that:

• the one-year mission of Scott Kelly contributed to research on the effects of long-duration space flight on the human body and mind, and
• continuing studies of human health are critical to future human exploration of space.

Applauds the contributions of the one-year journey in space of Scott Kelly to the scientific progress of the United States.