NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly returns to Earth after #YearInSpace; Twitter rejoices in glory

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly returned to Earth today after spending a record 340 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), which he referred to as #YearInSpace.

Kelly was accompanied by Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko. Kelly and Kornienko did some groundbreaking research in space. Kelly broke the record of a longest single stay in space by a US astronaut by spending 340 days, while Kornienko is now the fifth Russian on the list for the lengthiest mission.

New views of the reentry of the #YearInSpace crew earlier returning to Earth from @Space_Station: https://t.co/96LV6YYR3r

- NASA (@NASA) March 2, 2016

.@StationCDRKelly happy to be back on Earth after completing his #YearInSpace mission on @Space_Station pic.twitter.com/aPC9GM376S

- NASA (@NASA) March 2, 2016

Two thumbs up from @StationCDRKelly after landing from his #YearInSpace. More photos here: https://t.co/HTfkGxYy75 pic.twitter.com/Z5gre1la0G

- NASA (@NASA) March 2, 2016

As Kelly and Kornienko touched Earth, Twitter erupted in joy with netizens celebrating the home-coming of the two astronauts.

Take a look at what people have to say about Kelly's arrival:

What an amazing day watching the #ReturnToEarth of @StationCDRKelly @mikhailkornienk & Sergei Volkov. #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/FkHwlyz2zr

- Dawn Quyle Landau (@DawnQLandau) March 2, 2016

Welcome back @StationCDRKelly from your #YearInSpace. Thx for your images of fragile #Earth https://t.co/rGQt4ye2Dt pic.twitter.com/BXV5juZKYN

- UN Climate Action (@UNFCCC) March 2, 2016

So exciting! Welcome home @StationCDRKelly #YearInSpace thank you for your help on our #JourneyToMars https://t.co/LFs2uGrAs6

- Abigail Harrison (@AstronautAbby) March 2, 2016

Curious about physical, physiological, & biochemical effects from #YearInSpace. TY & Welcome back @StationCDRKelly. https://t.co/ur1QEeZpcI

- s k g w (@skgreatwall) March 2, 2016

Welcome home @StationCDRKelly! congrats @NASA #YearInSpace https://t.co/Pb1kh9w1hT

- SteadiDrone (@SteadiDrone) March 2, 2016

Yes, we are going to miss @StationCDRKelly photo's too much. #YearInSpace https://t.co/SAIlkJKAJo

- Julio C Pola (@juliocpola) March 2, 2016

it's just so fascinating, 340 days in space!! #YearInSpace

- Erykah Badon't (@PatriaKhaleesi) March 2, 2016

#YearInSpace welcome home. Thanks for the memories. Hope you're healthy.

- Katie Cheesman (@KatieCheesman) March 2, 2016

One. Full. Year. In. Space. WHOA. Welcome back @StationCDRKelly and thanks for the pictures! #YearInSpace https://t.co/zv5Pk0lPaS

- Ash (@codenameashtray) March 2, 2016

Welcome back @StationCDRKelly #YearInSpace #ISS @NASA_Astronauts pic.twitter.com/g6oxOc9Vp7

- Sketching Science (@sketchscience) March 2, 2016

The boys are back in town #YearInSpace https://t.co/YnzGJki4mL

- Jack Poshepny (@jackposh3) March 2, 2016

Spend some time away from #SuperTuesday and #election2015, and see what's up on #YearInSpace. Welcome home @StationCDRKelly!

- James Oey (@James_Oey) March 2, 2016

Welcome Home @StationCDRKelly &crew #Soyuz #TMA18M@PinkLilDragon &us enjoyed #YearInSpace 🚀https://t.co/KY36EfbX7a pic.twitter.com/1g78fOxSpx

- Alex (@4tuneQkie) March 2, 2016