Obama to astronaut Scott Kelly: 'Make sure to Instagram' when up in space

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President Barack Obama gave a few shout-outs during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, but he called only one man "captain."

Obama, talking about pursuing discoveries that open new job fields, mentioned a new spacecraft just launched as part of a program that will eventually send U.S. astronauts to Mars.

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As part of that long-term plan, astronaut Scott Kelly will take off for space in about two months, for a 12-month trip

"Good luck, captain — and make sure to Instagram it," Obama said

Kelly, for his part, looked a little confused or perplexed or ... something. Read more...

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