A most improbable astronaut just went to space

Ars Technica
By Eric BergerJul 15, 2026, 7:30 am58 pts
Anil Menon, a NASA flight surgeon, felt crushed nine years ago as his hopes and aspirations collapsed around him. For the fourth time, he had diligently applied to become an astronaut at the US space agency, seeking to fulfill a lifelong dream. Although he made it to the final round, NASA had once again…

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