New Crew Members Welcomed to International Space Station

On July 14, 2026, three new crew members – Russian flight engineer Anna Kikina, Russian flight engineer Pyotr Dubrov, and American astronaut Anil Menon – successfully arrived at the International Space Station following launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. They were photographed together on July 18, 2026, while holding a cake to commemorate their arrival. This marks the beginning of Expedition 74’s operations aboard the orbiting laboratory. The team is currently undertaking various scientific experiments and maintenance tasks within the station's modules. Their mission represents continued international collaboration in space exploration and research endeavors.