Astronaut Scott Kelly Once Floated Around the ISS in a Gorilla Suit With Help From Brother Mark

And I said, Why?'

And he goes, Because there’s never been a gorilla in space before.'

With the help of their fellow astronauts, Mark arranged for the suit to be sent from Earth.

That’s all staged.

Both brothers later posted about their stunt on social media.

Needed a little humor to lighten up a #YearInSpace.

Go big, or go home.

I think I’ll do both, Scott said.

The astronaut also shot aneducational videoabout what happens when you cry in space, also wearing the suit.

Although both brothers hung up their space suits long ago, their careers are far from over.

To stay up to date with the former astronaut brothers, followMark KellyandScott Kellyon Instagram.

In 2016, Scott Kelly floated around the International Space Station in a gorilla suit.

Needed a little humor to lighten up a#YearInSpace.

Go big, or go home.

What happens when you cry in space?#SpaceGorillaexplains.

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