NASA astronaut and emergency physician Dr. Anil Menon is set to begin an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Dr. Menon, an ABC News medical correspondent, spoke with ABC News before his scheduled July 14 launch.
His mission aboard the orbiting laboratory will span a significant duration, allowing him to contribute to various scientific endeavors and operational tasks. As an emergency physician, Dr. Menon brings a unique skill set to the space environment, potentially aiding in medical research and astronaut health during his time on the ISS. The International Space Station serves as a microgravity laboratory where international crews conduct experiments in biology, human physiology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology, among other fields.