Anna Kikina
Anna Yuryevna Kikina (Russian: Анна Юрьевна Кикина, born 27 August 1984 in Novosibirsk) is a Russian engineer and test cosmonaut, selected in 2012.[1] In June 2020, fellow cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko said that Kikina is expected to fly on his fall 2022 mission to the International Space Station and perform a spacewalk during the mission. [2]
Anna Yuryevna Kikina | |
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| Born | 27 August 1984 Novosibirsk, Russia |
| Status | Active |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation | Test cosmonaut |
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Current occupation | Engineer |
| Selection | TsPK-16 Cosmonaut Group |
Education
Kikina graduated with honors from the Novosibirsk State Academy of Water Transportation Engineering.[3]
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References
- "Russia's 2nd Post-Soviet Female Cosmonaut in Line for Space Station Mission". themoscowtimes.com. 3 September 2014.
- "Россиянка-космонавт может полететь в космос через два года (English translation: "Russian cosmonaut can fly into space in two years")". Gazeta. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Cosmonaut Biography: Anna Kikina". Spacefacts. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
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