NASA astronaut Anil Menon launches from Kazakhstan for Expedition 75
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NASA's Anil Menon just launched from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station for an eight-month stay as part of Expedition 75.
The moment was made extra special by a photo of his family cheering him on in matching "Team Menon - Expedition 75" shirts, a reminder of the personal sacrifices behind big space adventures.
Menon tests medical tools and semiconductors
Menon will test AI-powered ultrasound tools so future astronauts can handle medical checkups on their own during Moon and Mars missions.
He'll also study how long-term space travel affects the heart and blood flow, using himself as a test subject, to help protect future crews.
Plus, he'll experiment with making high-quality semiconductor materials in microgravity, which could lead to better chips back on Earth.