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NASA astronaut Anil Menon votes from the International Space Station

Original: NASA astronaut Anil Menon, aboard the International Space Station since July 2026, successfully cast his vote in the US

NASA astronaut Anil Menon, who has been aboard the International Space Station since July 2026, has successfully cast his ballot in the US midterm elections from orbit. He voted alongside fellow crew members, using secure electronic ballots transmitted through NASA's Near Space Network. The practice highlights how astronauts can continue participating in US elections even while living and working in space.

Why now: Voting from orbit during the US midterm elections is a striking reminder that astronauts can take part in elections even while in space.

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• NASA astronaut Anil Menon, aboard the International Space Station since July 2026, successfully cast his vote in the US midterm elections alongside fellow crew members. The voting process utilizes secure electronic ballots transmitted via NASA's Near Space Network and Tracking… · hacksgr · 8

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