Anil Menon
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“What I would say that I am really impressed with is that all of those contingencies were well thought out,”
Anil Menon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Menon praised the pre-planned contingency procedures that were used when the install had to be deferred.
“Things were a lot different than expected.”
Anil Menon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Menon continued describing how the spacewalk diverged from expectations.
“We got into this with the mindset that we wanted everything to go perfectly,”
Anil Menon · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Menon reflected afterward on the gap between the planned spacewalk and what actually happened.
“Things were a lot different than expected, but what I would say that I am really impressed with is that all of those contingencies were well thought out.”
Anil Menon · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
NASA astronaut Anil Menon commended the contingency plans after the spacewalk diverged from initial expectations.
“To my right. Yeah, I see it — thanks for the heads-up,”
Anil Menon · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-06
Menon confirmed he could see the moon from his position during the spacewalk.
“I can see a future moon base there.”
Anil Menon · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-06
Menon remarked on seeing a future moon base while observing the moon during the spacewalk.