NASA astronaut joins Russian cosmonauts in mission to International Space Station
Summary
NASA astronaut Anil Menon launched with two Russian cosmonauts, Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14, 2026. The crew will live and work on the ISS for about eight months, conducting scientific research and technology tests.Key Facts
- The launch took place from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
- This is Anil Menon's first space flight; Dubrov and Kikina have flown once before.
- The spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the ISS on the same day as launch.
- They will join Expedition 74 crew members already on the station, including astronauts from NASA and the European Space Agency.
- The mission will last about eight months, with return planned for April 2027.
- Menon will conduct research to advance human space exploration and help improve life on Earth.
- Research includes making semiconductor crystals, testing augmented reality and artificial intelligence tools for medical use, and studying blood flow and aging in microgravity.
- The international crew reflects ongoing cooperation between NASA and Roscosmos in space exploration.
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