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3 days ago
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Minneapolis astronaut headed to International Space Station
The Brief A Minneapolis astronaut has been tapped for an International Space Station mission. Dr. Anil Menon will launch in June 2026 for an eight-month trip. Menon was born and raised in Minneapolis and fell in love with space while attending St. Paul Academy. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - An astronaut from Minneapolis is headed to the International Space Station, NASA announced this week. What we know Dr. Anil Menon, who was born and raised in Minneapolis, is slated to make his first mission to the International Space Station next year. What's next Menon will launch in June 2026 on the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft with Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina. Menon will serve as a flight engineer and crew member. Menon is slated to spend about eight months at the ISS. The backstory Menon was born and raised in Minneapolis and became fascinated with space while attending St. Paul Academy as a child. Last year, Menon graduated from NASA's astronaut training, which made him eligible for trips to the ISS and the moon. Speaking with FOX 9 after graduation, Menon said he is most excited about the prospect of taking part in a mission to Mars. "Going to Mars for three years and with all the new conditions we discover, you're definitely going to need some medical help there and that means more learning and more that we can bring back to Earth," he said.
Economic Times
4 days ago
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- Economic Times
NASA astronaut Anil Menon assigned mission to International Space Station
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is set for his first mission to the International Space Station in June 2026 as part of Expedition 75. Launching aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 from Kazakhstan with cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, Menon will spend eight months conducting scientific research and technology demonstrations. His work aims to prepare humanity for future space endeavors. Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. More
