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Isaacman attends Soyuz MS-29 launch as two Russians and one US crewmember reach the ISS

A Soyuz MS-29 mission launched from Russia-leased Baikonur in Kazakhstan and successfully docked with the International Space Station on July 14/15, bringing three new crew members aboard. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman witnessed the launch in person despite ongoing US-Russia tensions driven by the Ukraine war.

Discovered 2026-07-14T22:33:34.848186-07:00 | 2026-07-14T22:33:34.848186-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Confirms ongoing crew rotation to the ISS via Soyuz MS-29, including successful docking with three new crew members arriving from Baikonur.
Highlights a high-visibility NASA role during a US-Russia mission sequence, with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman attending the launch in person.
Demonstrates continuity of ISS-era space cooperation even as US-Russia relations remain strained by the Ukraine war and broader geopolitical tensions affect aerospace partnerships.

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