NASA astronaut Jessica Meir accepts a ceremonial key from Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud‑Sverchkov

iss074e0835303 (July 25, 2026) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir accepts a ceremonial key from Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud‑Sverchkov, signifying the traditional change of command aboard the International Space Station. Meir is leading the Expedition 75 crew until the end of summer. Kud‑Sverchkov was commander of Expedition 74 before concluding his 241‑day mission the following day with NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergei Mikaev (both out of frame), parachuting to a landing in Kazakhstan aboard the Soyuz MS‑28 spacecraft.