NASA astronaut Scott Kelly punched the air as he arrived back on Earth after nearly a year on the International Space Station.
He touched down with two Russian cosmonauts in Kazakhstan, experiencing gravity and breathing fresh air for the first time since early 2015.
The 52-year-old climbed out the capsule, punched the air, and flashed a peace sign.
The trio have now been taken for routine medical tests before they are allowed to meet their friends and families.
Before leaving the ISS, he posted a final picture from the craft on Twitter, with the message: "Rise and shine! My last sunrise from space then I gotta go!"
The station commander's role was taken on by NASA colleague Tim Kopra, following a change of command ceremony.
During his year in space, Commander Kelly has done everything from science experiments to spacewalks.
He described his time in space as like "camping in the woods", saying it is a "harsh environment" that your body never truly gets used to.
His 340 consecutive days in space sets a US record - but falls short of the world record of 438 days set by a Russian cosmonaut in the 1990s.
His extended time aboard the ISS allowed NASA to study the long-term effects of space travel, ahead of a planned expedition to Mars in the next couple of decades.
A round trip to the red planet is likely to take up to three years.
The former fighter pilot said he is most looking forward to having a meal at a table with his friends and family, and can't wait to jump into a pool.
More than 200 people form 15 different countries have lived and worked at the International Space Station since November 2000.
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