NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Soyuz MS-29 Docking

Item: NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Soyuz MS-29 Docking
Rating: 4
Author: PostSingularity Institute

by NASA

Formal & Physical Sciences Space Exploration TRTransport technology and trades TRPAerospace and aviation technology

🎙 NASA 👥 15.0M 📅 July 14, 2026 ⏱ 59 min 👁 61K 📄 documentary 🧭 2026-08-03

Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

Soyuz MS-29Anil MenonInternational Space StationdockingExpedition 74

Summary

This video is a live broadcast by NASA of the docking of the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14, 2026. The spacecraft carried NASA astronaut Anil Menon, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina. The coverage includes real-time telemetry, commentary from NASA mission control, and views from external cameras on the Soyuz and the ISS. The Soyuz performed a fast-track two-orbit rendezvous, with a series of impulse burns to adjust its trajectory. The docking occurred at the Prichal module, attached to the Nauka module on the Russian segment. The crew will spend eight months aboard the station as part of Expeditions 74 and 75. The video also mentions the upcoming Artemis III mission, with several astronauts involved in the coverage. The broadcast includes live audio of communications between the crew and mission control, and provides detailed explanations of the docking procedures and the Soyuz spacecraft’s systems.

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Critical Evaluation

The video is a live, real-time coverage of a critical space mission event, providing high-quality information directly from NASA, a trusted source. The commentary is expert and detailed, explaining the technical aspects of the Soyuz approach and docking, including the impulse burns, flyaround, and final approach. The information is accurate and up-to-date, as it is a live broadcast. The argumentation is not applicable here, as it is not an argumentative piece but a factual report. The scientific rigor is high, as the data is from real telemetry and the procedures are explained with precision. The sources are primarily NASA’s own mission control and the live video feeds, which are reliable. The title accurately reflects the content. The video does not contain any advertising. The public comments, if any, are not provided, so no analysis of public reception is possible. Overall, this is an excellent resource for anyone interested in spaceflight, providing an authentic view of a docking operation.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately describes the content: live coverage of the Soyuz MS-29 docking with NASA astronaut Anil Menon.

Quality & Reliability

9/10

Live coverage by NASA of a real space mission, with real-time telemetry and expert commentary. High reliability due to official source and direct observation.

Key Moments

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Cited Sources

NASA Space Station Blog — Official NASA blog for mission updates and details.

Concurring Sources

NASA Space Station Blog — Official NASA updates on the mission.

Contribution & Novelties

This video provides a unique, real-time view of a Soyuz docking, offering educational value for space enthusiasts and students. It showcases the precision of automated docking procedures and the collaboration between NASA and Roscosmos.

Pour aller plus loin :

Soyuz (spacecraft) — Overview of the Soyuz spacecraft design and history.
International Space Station — Detailed information about the ISS.
Expedition 74 — Details about the expedition crew and mission.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows high scores in information quantity, quality, and reliability, with a slightly lower technical level, indicating a well-balanced and accessible coverage of a complex event.

Reliability 9/10