Anil Menon is an Indian origin lieutenant colonel in the US Airforce and SpaceXs first flight surgeon who was chosen by NASA in December 2021 along with nine others to be astronauts for its future missions.In 1975, Dr Anil Menon was born to Indian and Ukrainian immigrant parents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Anils father belongs to Ottappalam. His father and grandmother live in New Delhi, and his mother lives in the US. Anil Menons great grandfather named Sankaran Nair was a lawyer who was the Viceroys counsel when Kerala was a part of Madras.In June 1997, Anil Menon started working as a Researcher at Harvard University Department of Neurology and worked till June 1999. In January 2001, he joined BioVis Technology Center, Mountain View, California as an Engineer and worked there till September 2004.Anil Menon is also a part-time Lieutenant Colonel at US Air Force Reserve, Patrick, AFB. He started working with US Airforce in May 2008.In June 2009, he started working on contract as an Emergency Medicine Physician at Area Hospitals in Los Angeles, California, United States.In October 2011, Anil started working as a Flight Surgeon at Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group in Houston, Texas Area and worked here till October 2014. In October 2014, he began working as a Flight Surgeon at NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, Texas Area and worked till March 2018.On 16 February 2013, Anil Menon first met Anna at their mutual friends party. During a taped interview at the party, Anil covered his arms around Anna that surprised her for a moment. They also danced together on Carly Rae Jepsens song Call Me Maybe. Later, they went on three dates and also worked together at NASA. Anil and Anna (encircled) while working together on SpaceXs mission Soon, Anil proposed to Anna for marriage where they first met at Peveto art gallery to which Anna said yes. A blurred picture of Anil Menon on his knees while proposing to Anna.In January 2019, he joined National Basketball Association (NBA) as an Event Physician. Anil joined SpaceX at Greater Los Angeles Area as Medical Director in April 2018 and worked till December 2021. At SpaceX, he helped the company to prepare its first human flights by working on its research programme, development of the starship, and private astronaut programmes.Anil Menon also worked voluntarily as a Physician with International Medical Corps Cause under Disaster and Humanitarian Relief at Haiti Earthquake in 2010. In April 2015, Anil was a volunteer with the International Medical Corps Cause under Disaster and Humanitarian Relief at Nepal Earthquake and at the 2011 Reno Air Show accident. During the relief work, he logged over 100 sorties and transported over 100 patients.The licences and certifications that Anil Menon earned include Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Board Certified in Aerospace Medicine, Aviation Medical Examiner, and State Medical Licenses.