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Three Astronauts Launch on an Eight‑Month Mission to the International Space Station

Anil Menon, a United States astronaut, and two Russian cosmonauts are set to launch to the International Space Station for an eight‑month stay.

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Crew: Anil Menon (United States) and two Russian cosmonauts.

Mission duration: approximately eight months aboard the International Space Station.

Objectives: conduct scientific experiments and test new technologies for future space exploration.

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During the mission they will perform scientific research and technology demonstrations to advance human space exploration.

The results are expected to benefit life on Earth and future long‑duration space travel.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The United States' group that sends rockets and people into space.

International Space Station

A big laboratory that circles Earth where astronauts live and work.

astronaut

A person trained to travel in space.

mission

A special trip or job, like going to space for a set time.

scientific research

Careful experiments to learn new things.

technology demonstrations

Showing how new tools work in space.

human space exploration

People traveling and learning about space.

benefiting

Helping or making things better.

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