Kerala CM congratulates astronaut Anil Menon for his ISS mission

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 11 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Saturday congratulated a NASA astronaut of Indian origin Anil Menon, on his journey to the International Space Station (ISS), describing it as a "truly historic milestone" for the state. In a post on X, Satheesan said Menon, who has his roots in Ottapalam, was to reach ISS by travelling aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft as part of Expedition 74. He said Menon's mission to conduct pioneering research on semiconductor crystals and medicines was a testament to human excellence. "The entire Malayali community stands together in extending our collective prayers and best wishes for a safe and successful mission," the chief minister said. PTI LGK ADB