NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and the US Space Force congratulated him on this achievement. Menon, a physician, engineer, and US Space Force colonel, will conduct research supporting future Artemis missions.

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.

A new crew arrived at the International Space Station on July 14 on a launch witnessed in person by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

For the first time since four Artemis II astronauts flew around the moon in April, an American is about to head to space. Meet NASA's Anil Menon.

The SpaceX CRS-27 Dragon cargo capsule carrying more than 3 tons of supplies approached and docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Credit: NASA