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Russian launches to space from U.S., first time in 20 years

For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on October 5, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine.

“We’re so glad to do it together," said Anna Kikina, Russia’s lone female cosmonaut, offering thanks in both English and Russian.