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India’s Malayali Astronaut Anil Menon Set for International Space Station Mission

Anil Menon, the first astronaut of Malayali origin, is preparing for a flight with the United States Space Agency.

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Key Points

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First astronaut of Malayali heritage.

Partnered with the United States Space Agency for the mission.

Destination: International Space Station.

Focus on biological and physical research in space.

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He will travel to the International Space Station, where crew members live and work in a low‑gravity environment.

His primary goal is to perform research experiments that investigate how living organisms respond to space conditions.

The mission aims to expand scientific knowledge and inspire future generations.

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6 words

heritage

the cultural background a person comes from

low‑gravity

a condition where the pull of gravity is much weaker than on Earth

biological

relating to living things like plants and animals

physical

relating to non‑living matter and forces

mission

a planned trip or task, especially in space

partnered

working together with another group

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