Astronaut reveals what space smells like. It isn't good ~ Sportty

Astronaut reveals what space smells like. It isn't good

In 2015, Scott Kelly set the record for the total accumulated number of days spent in space - 350.4 to be precise - the longest space mission by a US astronaut.

So when he did a Twitter Q&A, people paid attention.

People had a lot of queries.

He was asked what he thinks about flat-earthers:

He also revealed the scariest part of being in space is the thought of something happening to his loved ones while he’s away.

During the extra special Q&A he was asked what the International Space Station smelled like (he's commanded the ISS on three expeditions).

This was his reply:

He explained it depends where you are in the station, but it can often smell like garbage.
And space, he says, also has a distinct smell: burning metal.