
New Crew Members Welcomed to International Space Station
Anna Kikina, Pyotr Dubrov, and Anil Menon arrived at the International Space Station on July 14, 2026. They are beginning an eight-and-a-half-month mission focused on space research.
Why it matters
The crew's research in space allows for scientific discoveries that contribute to technological and medical advancements on Earth.
The details
- Launch took place at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
- The crew is currently in their second week of operations.
- Flight engineers include personnel from both NASA and Roscosmos.
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Roscosmos owns International Space Station
Roscosmos operates and manages the International Space Station alongside international partners.
Anna Kikina uses International Space Station
Anna Kikina is serving as an Expedition 74 flight engineer aboard the International Space Station.
Pyotr Dubrov uses International Space Station
Pyotr Dubrov is serving as an Expedition 74 flight engineer aboard the International Space Station.
Anil Menon uses International Space Station
Anil Menon is serving as an Expedition 74 flight engineer aboard the International Space Station.
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