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First Flight: U.S. Astronaut Joins Russian Crew | Tulsa News
A U.S. astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts blast off for an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, marking NASA’s first spaceflight for Anil Menon and the return of Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina. Despite global tensions, this launch symbolizes enduring U.S.-Russia cooperation in space, with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on hand to underscore the partnership. While Russia leans toward China for future tech and lunar ambitions, the ISS remains a vital bridge for international collaboration. The crew will join a global team already orbiting Earth, advancing science and…
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