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China prepares to send first civilian astronaut into space

The world’s second-largest economy has invested billions of dollars in its military-run space programme, trying to catch up with the United States and Russia after years of belatedly matching their milestones. China will send its first civil..
Saudi astronaut shares breathtaking glimpse of Mecca from space

Saudi Astronaut Rayana Barnawi has offered her global followers an awe-inspiring view of Mecca from the International Space Station (ISS). On Friday, she shared a captivating video on Twitter showcasing the night view of Mecca with the Grand Mosqu..
Barnawi and Al Qarni embark on historic space voyage

In a historic moment, taking the dreams of all Saudi citizens to fly high on board, astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni have been launched into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The astronauts blasted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA&..
Emirati astronaut shares picture of Qatar from space

Sultan Al-Neyadi, an Emirati astronaut, published a stunning photo from space through his Instagram account showing Qatar. Commenting on the photo, Al Neyadi said, “The heart of the Gulf…and the pearl of the Gulf, Bahrain and Qatar se..
UAE astronaut exits ISS for first Arab space walk

Emirati astronaut Sultan Alneyadi stepped out of the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday for the first space walk by an Arab astronaut, a moment touted by the UAE as a "milestone". Alneyadi, 41, dubbed the "Sultan of Space&q..
Saudi Arabia to Send Its First Female Astronaut Into Space

Saudi Arabia will send the Kingdom’s first female astronaut and a male astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) during the second quarter of 2023. Astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni will join the crew of the AX-2 spa..
Astronaut Becomes First Native American Woman in Space

A US astronaut has become the first Native American woman in space following a Nasa launch on Wednesday, Marine Colonel Nicole Mann, 45, is one of four astronauts who blasted off from Florida at midday bound for the International Space Station (IS..
International Astronautical Federation elects first Saudi woman as representative

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) on Sunday announced that Saudi Arabia's representative has been elected as one of the federation's 12 vice presidents. Aerospace engineer Mishaal Ashemimry is the first Saudi woman to hold a..
Riyadh launches astronaut program, to send first Saudi woman into space in 2023

The Saudi Space Commission launched on Thursday the Kingdom’s first astronaut program which includes sending the first female to space in 2023. The program is dedicated to train competent Saudi personnel to undertake long- and short-term spa..

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