Emirati astronauts Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla are gearing up to take on the challenges of extravehicular activities (EVAs), which is the technical term for spacewalks
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UAE astronaut makes history in flight to International Space Station
Al Neyadi will carry out a six-month space mission from the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Crew-6
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UAE announces Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi flying to space today
This mission not only represents a major milestone for the UAE but also serves as a symbol of hope and inspiration for the entire region
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UAE announces new space mission launch date
The six-month space mission will see UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi travel along with three fellow astronauts
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Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi chosen for 6-month mission to International Space Station
The UAE earlier secured the six-month mission to the ISS after it purchased a seat on a SpaceX rocket from Axiom Space
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UAE announces pan-Arab body for space programme
Move follows UAE announcement that its first astronaut will blast off on a mission to the station on September 25
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Revealed: date set for first Emirati astronaut’s trip to the ISS
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre says September 25 will be the launch date of the first Emirati astronaut’s trip to the International Space Station
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Russia’s space agency offers to train Saudi, Bahraini astronauts
Roscosmos is holding talks with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on training their astronauts for a mission to the International Space Station
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UAE Space Agency says to reveal first investment strategy
UAE Space Agency chief says Emirati investments in space sector total $6bn so far in 2018
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Revealed: the first Emirati astronauts to go into space
The UAE names the two Emiratis who will be first to go into space to the International Space Station following an extensive search for astronauts
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UAE Space Agency signs NASA deal on exploration
New agreement covers cooperation in the exploration of space and the UAE’s astronaut programme
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Nine Emiratis qualify for final UAE astronaut programme shortlist
Candidates will now undergo an intensive assessment in Russia by experts from Roscosmos
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And then there were 18: final interviews to find Emirati astronaut
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has announced that 18 candidates are currently undergoing the final stage of interviews to become the first Emirati astronaut
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UAE, Russia sign deal to send first Emirati into space
Under agreement, Emirati astronaut will participate in scientific research as part of the Russian space mission to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz-MS spacecraft
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UAE to host top space industry show amid Mars ambition
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre says it will host the International Conference on Space Operations 2022
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UAE gov’t employees urged to participate in astronaut programme
Ove 3,000 candidates have registered for the programme
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Over 1,000 Emiratis sign up to become UAE’s first astronauts
UAE’s Astronaut Programme will eventually see four Emiratis board the International Space Station