NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Set for International Space Station Mission in 2026
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He will travel aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft, accompanied by cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, to join the Expedition 74 crew. Menon recently posed for a portrait in a spacesuit at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on January 8, 2026, in preparation for his mission.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is preparing for an upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Menon was recently photographed in a spacesuit for a portrait at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on January 8, 2026.
He is slated to launch to the orbiting laboratory on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Menon will travel aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft, alongside cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina. Upon their arrival, they will integrate with the Expedition 74 crew.
During his tenure on the space station, Menon's activities will include conducting scientific research and technology demonstrations. These efforts are aimed at advancing human space exploration and yielding benefits for life on Earth.
According to NASA Breaking News, further information regarding the launch, including viewing details, will be made available.
