Anil Menon, son of Indian immigrant, among NASA's 10 new astronaut recruits
NASA has announced 10 new astronaut candidates chosen from over 12,000 applicants to train for future missions. Anil Menon, born to Indian and Ukrainian immigrants, is among the recruits. Menon is a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force and was SpaceX's first flight surgeon. He earlier served NASA as crew flight surgeon for various expeditions on the ISS.