Soyuz rocket launches crew to International Space Station
A new crew has arrived at the International Space Station, replacing those concluding their mission. This marks a continuation of international cooperation in space exploration. (sources: cbsnews, nasa, bbc, abcnews, cspan)
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts launched aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft and arrived at the International Space Station, increasing the crew size to 10 for the next two weeks.
- The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft launched from Kazakhstan.
- Menon, Dubrov, and Kikina are part of the new crew.
- The incoming crew replaces three astronauts who have been on the station for 240 days.
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This mission highlights ongoing international collaboration in human spaceflight.
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