Anna Kikina

Anna Kikina
Анна Кикина
Kikina in 2025
Born (1984-08-27) 27 August 1984
Novosibirsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Alma materSiberian State University of Water Transport
SpouseAlexander Serdyuk
Awards
Space career
Roscosmos cosmonaut
Current occupation
Test cosmonaut
Previous occupation
Program director, Radio-Siberia Altai
StatusActive
Time in space
203 days, 19 hours, 55 minutes
(currently in space)
SelectionTsPK 2012 Cosmonaut Group
Missions
Mission insignia

Anna Yuryevna Kikina (Russian: Анна Юрьевна Кикина; born 27 August 1984) is a Russian engineer and cosmonaut, selected in 2012.[1] She is the only female cosmonaut currently in active service at Roscosmos.[2] She made her first flight to space in 2022 to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX Crew-5, the first Roscosmos cosmonaut to fly aboard a U.S. spacecraft since 2002. During her time on the ISS, Kikina served as a flight engineer during the long-duration Expedition 68 mission.

Spaceflights

NASA SpaceX Crew-5

In December 2021, Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Rogozin announced she would fly on an "American commercial spacecraft" in September 2022, while a NASA astronaut would take her seat on Soyuz making her the first Russian cosmonaut to fly a Crew Dragon and the first Roscosmos cosmonaut to fly aboard a U.S. spacecraft since 2002.[3] In October 2022, the commercial flight launched as the SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Dragon.[4]

On 11 March 2023, the SpaceX Crew-5 returned to Earth after 157 days.[5] The flight lasted about 19 hours, and their capsule landed in the Gulf of Mexico.[6]

Soyuz MS-29

On July 1 2025, she was confirmed as a flight engineer on the Soyuz MS-29 flight, as well as a flight engineer for ISS Expeditions 74/75.[7] She launched on July 14 2026 with her crewmates, Soyuz commander Pyotr Dubrov, and American flight engineer Anil Menon. They docked roughly 3 hours later with the Prichal nadir port on the ISS. She and the crew are scheduled to return to Earth in April 2027.[8]

Education

In 2006, Kikina graduated with honors from the Novosibirsk State Academy of Water Transportation Engineering.[9]

In 2008, Kikina also earned a degree in economics and management.[10]

Personal life

Kikina was born in Novosibirsk. She worked as a tour guide in Altai region, as well as a swimming and paratrooper instructor.[10] She also worked as radio host for Radio Siberia.[11]

In spring 2021, toy manufacturer Mattel released a Barbie astronaut doll in Kikina's image.[10]

Kikina is married to Alexander Serdyuk, a physical training instructor at the Cosmonaut Training Center.

Awards

Kikina was awarded the titles of Hero of the Russian Federation and Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation by decree of the President of Russia No. 233 on 3 April 2024.[12]

Hero of the Russian Federation (3 April 2024) — for courage and heroism demonstrated during a long-duration spaceflight aboard the International Space Station.[13]

Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation.[13]

Yuri A. Gagarin Medal (Roscosmos, 2023).[14]

Medal “For the Promotion of Rescue Work” (EMERCOM of Russia, 2023).[15]

Medal commemorating the 110th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Ivanovich Pokryshkin (Novosibirsk, 2023).[16]

Title of “Honorary Resident of the City of Novosibirsk” (May 2023).[17]

References

  1. ↑ "Russia's 2nd Post-Soviet Female Cosmonaut in Line for Space Station Mission". themoscowtimes.com. 3 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Russia's only woman cosmonaut inspires one-of-a-kind Barbie doll". collectSPACE. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "Roscosmos: Anna Kikina may be Russia's first cosmonaut on U.S. Crew Dragon in 2022". TASS. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  4. ↑ "Распоряжение Правительства Российской Федерации от 10.06.2022 № 1532-р ∙ Официальное опубликование правовых актов ∙ Официальный интернет-портал правовой информации". publication.pravo.gov.ru. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  5. ↑ "NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Mission". blogs.nasa.gov. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home to end 5-month mission". The Associated Press. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "NASA Assigns Astronaut Anil Menon to First Space Station Mission - NASA". Retrieved 15 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Soyuz Spacecraft Launches New Crew for Station Arrival Today - NASA". 14 July 2026. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Cosmonaut Biography: Anna Kikina". Spacefacts. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  10. 1 2 3 Beyond, Russia (4 October 2022). "Meet Anna Kikina - the ONLY Russian woman cosmonaut currently in active service (PHOTOS)". Russia Beyond. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  11. ↑ Ryabikova, Victoria (9 July 2020). "For the first time in eight years, a Russian woman will fly to the ISS. Who is she?". Russia Beyond. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  12. ↑ "Указ о награждении государственными наградами". kremlin.ru (in Russian). 3 April 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Указ о награждении государственными наградами". Президент России (in Russian). 3 April 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  14. ↑ "Центр подготовки космонавтов им. Ю.А.Гагарина. Официальный Web-сайт". www.gctc.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  15. ↑ "Роскосмос". Telegram. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  16. ↑ МАНЬКО, Никита. "Космонавт Анна Кикина получила медаль в честь юбилея Покрышкина в День города Новосибирске". nsk.kp.ru (in Russian). Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  17. ↑ "Космонавт Анна Кикина и скрипач Вадим Репин стали почетными жителями Новосибирска". tass.ru.
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