Nasa's Anil Menon, two Russians blast off for 8-month International Space Station mission
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts have launched from Kazakhstan on a Soyuz spacecraft for an eight-month mission to the International Space Station. The crew will conduct scientific research, including studies on the physiological effects of long-duration spaceflight.
Why it matters
This mission highlights ongoing international cooperation in space exploration despite geopolitical tensions and advances research into human health in microgravity.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) lifted off onboard a Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft from Kazakhstan on an eight-month mission to the International Space Station.
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