Indian origin Anil Menon will stay in space for 240 days, will fly for ISS mission on July 14

Washington. Indian-origin American astronaut Anil Menon (Anil Menon) Will leave on July 14, 2026 on its long space mission to the International Space Station (ISS). US space agency (NASA) Told that this mission is based in Kazakhstan Baikonur Cosmodrome Will be launched from.

Anil Menon along with his crew will remain in space for about 240 days and will remain in space till spring 2027. International Space Station But will participate in scientific research work. This mission is being considered very important in preparation for future human missions to the Moon and Mars.

Will go to space with international team

ISS missions are always conducted under multinational collaboration. Russian astronaut with Anil Menon in this mission Pyotr Dubrov And Anna Kikina Will also participate. Together, the three astronauts will carry out various scientific projects on the space station.

Human body will be studied in zero gravity

According to NASA, key research areas during the mission will include studying how the human body adapts to the space environment and zero gravity conditions. Scientists hope that this research will provide important information for future long-duration space missions.

Apart from this, many experiments will also be conducted on living, working and health related challenges in space, which can benefit the upcoming Moon and Mars missions.

Anil Menon’s family is of Indian origin

Anil Menon was born in Minneapolis city of Minnesota state of America. His parents are immigrants of Indian and Ukrainian origin. Menon, who has experience in both the fields of medicine and space science, is counted among NASA’s leading astronauts.

This mission, which will last for 240 days, will not only be important for space research, but is also considered a matter of pride for scientists and space lovers of Indian origin.