New Delhi, July 2 -- Anil Menon, as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member, is set to have his first trip to the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2026, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) official statement.

It said Menon is scheduled to launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft in June 2026, alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina. After lifting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the crew will spend roughly eight months aboard the ISS.

During his mission, Menon will carry out scientific research and technology demonstrations aimed at advancing human space exploration, contributing to the well-being of people on Earth.

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