NASA astronaut Anil Menon, along with two Russian cosmonauts, Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday. The crew is set to spend about eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 75.
Key Takeaways
A joint US-Russian crew launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday. The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft carried NASA astronaut Anil Menon and cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome.
- Joint US-Russia mission launches to ISS despite geopolitical tensions
- Crew includes NASA astronaut Anil Menon, cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina
- Mission marks first visit by a NASA administrator to Baikonur in eight years
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Launch Time | Broad Agreement | 10:47 a.m. EDT | |
| Docking Time | Broad Agreement | 1:56 p.m. EDT | |
| Crew Members | Broad Agreement | Anil Menon, Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina |
Launch Time
Broad Agreement10:47 a.m. EDT
Docking Time
Broad Agreement1:56 p.m. EDT
Crew Members
Broad AgreementAnil Menon, Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina
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The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft lifted off at 10:47 a.m. EDT, successfully reaching orbit approximately ten minutes later, according to multiple reports. The crew is scheduled to dock with the ISS at around 1:56 p.m. EDT.
The launch was attended by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, marking his first visit to Baikonur since taking office. This visit highlights a rare moment of cooperation between the US and Russia amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions over Ukraine, as reported by Reuters. The last time a NASA chief visited the site was in 2018.
The mission is Menon's first space flight, while Dubrov and Kikina are experienced astronauts. Before launch, Isaacman met with Roscosmos director Dmitry Bakanov to discuss collaboration efforts. This joint mission underscores the continued cooperation between NASA and Roscosmos despite strained relations due to the Ukraine war.
Menon's wife, Anna Menon, a former SpaceX engineer, flew in space earlier this year on the Polaris Dawn mission funded by Isaacman. The couple met while working at NASA's Johnson Space Center and later joined SpaceX before returning to NASA. This mission marks another milestone in their shared journey in space exploration.
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