Meet Anil Menon, NASA astronaut who will spend 8 months aboard space station: All about the Indian-origin doctor who once served in Afghanistan
Published on: July 15, 2026, 11:05 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Anil Menon NASA astronaut: Anil Menon, the first NASA astronaut of Malayali heritage, has reached the International Space Station (ISS) on his first space mission. Over the next eight months, he will conduct scientific experiments focused on human health, evaluate new medical technologies and support research into semiconductor manufacturing in microgravity. His mission aims to advance future space exploration while contributing to innovations that could benefit life on Earth.
