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Nora al-Matrooshi will join NASA’s 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class in the United States

Emirati national Nora al-Matrooshi, a 27-year-old mechanical engineering graduate currently working at Abu Dhabis National Petroleum Construction Company, will join NASAs 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class in the United States.

SHARE The UAE has selected two new Emiratis to be part of its astronaut corps, including the Arab world’s first female astronaut. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Saturday that Nora Al Matroo shi had been Mohammed Al Mulla was also chosen. "We announce today... two new Emirati astronauts ... among them the first Arab (woman) astronaut Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla," Sheikh Mohammed tweeted. "They have been chosen from among more than 4,0...

UAE names first female Arab astronaut for Nasa programme DUBAI, 3 hours, 55 minutes ago HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the names of the two new Emirati astronauts - Nora AlMatrooshi and Mohammed AMulla - who will form a team of four under the UAE Astronaut Programme.   The new batch of the UAE astronauts were selected from more than 4,300 applicants after comprehensive evaluations.   The duo will j...

Leaders, citizens congratulate UAEs newest astronauts on proud achievement dhanusha@khaleejtimes.com Filed on April 10, 2021 (Wam) A huge thanks to the UAE Astronaut Programme team for their hard work - best of luck to Mohammed and Nora UAE leaders, scientists, citizens and residents congratulated Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla on being selected to join the Emirati astronaut corp. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Execu...

The national space sector was born on solid ground and according to a thorough plan UAE-astronauts Image Credit: screengrab With the announcement today of the selection of the second batch of Emirati astronauts, the UAE is rewriting the scientific history of the Arab region and proving that its entry into the space sector was not a coincidence or some type of propaganda. In a new step that translates to the UAEs relentless pursuit towards global leadership in the...

"The nation gave me unforgettable moments today. I aim to work hard to script historical moments and achievements that will be etched forever in the memory of our people," she said on her newly-created Twitter account. "I thank our wise leadership and the team of the UAE Astronaut Programme. Preparations and work begin now." Mohammed Al Mulla, an accomplished pilot, offered gratitude on the momentous occasion in his life. "What was a dream I worked to achieve has today become a responsibility t...

UAE women break the glass ceiling in space Nandini Sircar/Dubai AFP UAE has shown to the world that it walks the talk when it comes to gender equality. The UAE has an unprecedented record for the inclusion of women in all sectors, especially space, that has challenged global conventions. In announcing the first female Arab astronaut Nora Al Matrooshi who will be joining her colleague Mohammed Al Mulla to form the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme, the UAE has shown to the world that i...

opportunities . in space, and Sultan Al Neyadi also shared their experiences of becoming part of the nation’s astronaut corps. The UAE has propelled itself into the space sector in recent years and it boasts a successful Mars programme with its Hope probe orbiting the Red Planet. lunar landing attempt, more satellite development, and an outer space simulation centre. On Sunday, Maj Al Mansouri and Mr Al Neyadi spoke online to students of the Higher Colleges of Technology. The astronaut...

SHARE The UAE’s search for the countrys next astronaut has been whittled down to the final four candidates. More than 4,000 hopefuls were reduced to 14 in December and the final quartet are undergoing psychological evaluation at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. In the final selection phase, candidates face rigorous tests to ensure they can hold their own in space. The psychological evaluations are being carried out in collaboration with Emirates airline and began after the candidates compl...