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Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon embarks on maiden 6.5-hour ISS spacewalk

Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon embarks on his first spacewalk today. He will join Jessica Meir to strengthen the orbiting laboratory's power system. This mission prepares the International Space Station for next-generation solar panels. It is the first of three NASA spacewalks planned for this month. Safety tethers and specialized suits will ensure astronaut protection during the operation.

6 Aug 2026 5:50 pm