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Saudi astronauts, Rayyanah Bernawi and Ali al-Qarni, completed their final preparations as part of the AX-2 crew for the launch of their mission at the International Space Station (ISS), which will be launched atop the Falcon 9 rocket and the Dragon spacecraft. The historic flight is a turning point in the Saudi space sector, being part of Saudi Arabia's Astronauts Program, launched on September 22, 2022. The Saudi astronauts will conduct 14 scientific and research experiments during their mission to the ISS, contributing to scientific research.

Saudi Arabia's Astronauts Program is an ambitious and pioneering initiative launched to strengthen its position in space and develop its human and industrial capabilities.

/PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Space Commission (SCC) has confirmed that the Saudi astronauts are ready for the mission to the International Space Station (ISS)...

The Saudi Space Commission (SCC) has confirmed the Saudi astronauts' readiness for the mission on the International Space Station (ISS) with the astronauts completing nine months of rigorous training for the flight, which is planned for launch in May 2023.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Space Commission (SCC) has confirmed that the Saudi astronauts are ready for the mission to the International Space Station (ISS)