Anil Menon, an Indian-origin astronaut representing NASA, has shared his first message from the International Space Station, expressing deep appreciation for the support from family, colleagues, and friends in the space community. He is a historic figure as the first Malayali astronaut for NASA, currently engaged in an eight-month mission focused on scientific research, leveraging his extensive training in emergency and aerospace medicine.

Dr Anil Menon, with family roots in Kerala’s Palakkad, prepares for an eight-month ISS mission, advancing research on human health in space.

Long before she travelled into orbit, Anna Menon was helping others reach space