Launch date and crew
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is scheduled to launch on Tuesday, July 14, aboard the Russian Soyuz MS‑29 spacecraft. He will be joined by Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina. The liftoff is set for 10:47 a.m. EDT, corresponding to 7:47 p.m. local time at Baikonur.
Destination: International Space Station
The trio is bound for the International Space Station (ISS), where they will become part of Expedition 74. Their arrival continues the ongoing scientific program conducted on the orbiting laboratory.
Scientific objectives
During their stay, the crew will oversee experiments in microgravity, biology, materials science and Earth observation. The mission underscores the collaborative research efforts between NASA and Roscosmos.
Mission specifics
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz‑2.1b
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 31/6
- Transit time to ISS: approximately 6 hours
Looking ahead
After docking, the crew will spend several months aboard the station before returning to Earth in spring 2025. The flight represents another milestone in the long‑standing partnership between the United States and Russian space agencies.