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Menon, Dubrov and Kikina arrive for Expedition 75 after Soyuz MS-29 launch

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina have arrived at the International Space Station aboard Soyuz MS-29, bringing the ISS crew to 10. They will conduct early in-mission activities and adjustments ahead of the next crew departure.

Discovered 2026-07-15T11:17:25.214839-07:00 | 2026-07-15T11:17:25.214839-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The Soyuz MS-29 arrival expands ISS staffing to 10, tightening the operational timeline for station outfitting, crew handovers, and mission execution during Expedition 75.
  • For program continuity between NASA and Roscosmos, this launch-and-arrival sequence underpins sustained human spaceflight capabilities highlighted in Expedition 74’s incoming crew planning for Soyuz MS-29.
  • Crew rotation cadence affects workload distribution for onboard research and maintenance, making the post-arrival “adjustment to mission life” phase a key indicator for near-term ISS readiness.

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2026-07-15T11:17:25.214839-07:00
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2026-07-15T14:15:52.240838-07:00
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