Anna Kikina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anna Kikina
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Kikina in 2021
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| Born | 27 August 1984 Novosibirsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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| Status | Active |
| Alma mater | Siberian State University of Water Transport |
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| Roscosmos cosmonaut | |
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Current occupation
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Test cosmonaut |
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Previous occupation
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Program director, Radio-Siberia Altai |
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Time in space
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157 days, 10 hours, 1 minute |
| Selection | TsPK 2012 Cosmonaut Group |
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Mission insignia
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Anna Yuryevna Kikina (Russian: Анна Юрьевна Кикина) was born on August 27, 1984. She is a Russian engineer and a cosmonaut. She was chosen to become a cosmonaut in 2012.
Anna Kikina is the only female cosmonaut currently working for Roscosmos, Russia's space agency. She made her first trip to space in 2023. She traveled to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Crew-5 spacecraft. This made her the first Russian cosmonaut to fly on a U.S. spacecraft since 2002. While on the ISS, Kikina worked as a flight engineer during the long Expedition 68 mission.
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Space Mission: SpaceX Crew-5
In December 2021, it was announced that Anna Kikina would fly on an "American commercial spacecraft." This flight happened in October 2022. She became the first Russian cosmonaut to fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. This was also the first time a Roscosmos cosmonaut flew on a U.S. spacecraft since 2002.
The SpaceX Crew-5 mission returned to Earth on March 11, 2023. The journey back lasted about 19 hours. Their capsule landed safely in the Gulf of Mexico. Anna Kikina spent 157 days in space during this mission.
Education and Early Life
Anna Kikina was born in Novosibirsk, Russia. She studied at the Siberian State University of Water Transport. In 2006, she graduated with honors from this university.
She continued her studies and earned another degree in economics and management in 2008. Before becoming a cosmonaut, Anna had many interesting jobs. She worked as a tour guide in the Altai Krai region. She was also an instructor for swimming and paratroopers. For a time, she even worked as a radio host for Radio Siberia.
Personal Life and Recognition
Anna Kikina is married to Alexander Serdyuk. He is a physical training instructor at the Cosmonaut Training Center.
In spring 2021, a special Barbie doll was made in Anna Kikina's image. This doll was created by the toy company Mattel. It showed her as an astronaut, inspiring many young people.
Awards and Honors
Anna Kikina has received high honors for her work as a cosmonaut. On April 3, 2024, she was given two important titles. These were Hero of the Russian Federation and Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation. These awards were given to her by a special order from the President of Russia.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Kíkina para niños
