UAE Names First Arab Woman Astronaut
UAE Names First Arab Woman Astronaut Apr 16, 2021 By Naadiya Adams The first ever Arab woman astronaut has been selected to take part in the United Arab Emirates space programme. Announced this weekend, Nora Al Matrooshi joins fellow selectee and Mohammed Al Mulla to become the second batch of astronauts from the UAE, they will form part of a four member team who will receive training with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The two new astronauts join astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi under the UAE Astronaut Programme. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Ras...
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