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      Saudi Arabia to send its first female astronaut to space in 2023

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      by Sarah Joseph
      3 hours ago

      The Kingdom is continually making strides in the aviation and space sector.
      Per the latest announcement by the Saudi Press Agency, Saudi will be sending its first female astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi to the International Space Station (ISS) during the second quarter of 2023.
      As another milestone for the country, Barnawi will be accompanied by a male astronaut, Ali Al Qarni. The duo will join the crew of the AX-2 space mission with the flight that is scheduled to launch from the US to the ISS.
      Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) “during the second quarter of 2023”, the official Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.

      تعرّف على رائدة الفضاء: ريّانة برناويالسعودية #نحو_الفضاء
      Meet the astronaut: Rayyanah BarnawiSaudi Arabia Towards Space pic.twitter.com/o5qMWYJUwF
      — الهيئة السعودية للفضاء (@saudispace) February 12, 2023

      Additionally, two more astronauts, Mariam Fardous and Ali Al Gamdi, will also be trained on all mission requirements and be part of the same crew.
      After launching in 2018, this space programme has been part of Prince Salman’s 2023 vision for economic diversification. This initiative was introduced to increase the interest of graduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in ordered to attract the right talent within the country.

      لكل رحلة روّادها.. ولكل مهمّة أبطالها!السعودية #نحو_الفضاء
      Every journey has its pioneers, and every mission has its heroes!Saudi Arabia Towards Space. pic.twitter.com/tXOQwrtB4m
      — الهيئة السعودية للفضاء (@saudispace) February 12, 2023

      With other GCC countries making an impact in this field, the UAE also selected its first female astronaut, Nora AlMatrooshi as part of the UAE Astronaut programme in 2021.
      Kudos to Saudi Arabia for yet another remarkable achievement in the pipeline.
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      In pics: The UAE has rewritten history with its first mission to the moon

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      The UAE launched the Arab world’s first mission to the moon this weekend from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
      This highly anticipated moment for the country is one for the books, marking the start of the country’s long-term lunar exploration programme.
      The Rashid Rover is now on a journey of up to 140 days, with a landing window on the surface of the Moon in April 2023. To witness this remarkable occasion, Sheikh Mohammed along with other important members graced the MBRSC Mission Control Centre for the live launch.
      His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai praised the UAE for launching the Arab world’s first mission to the moon and expressed his pride on Instagram in a video. The team witnessed a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket take off to deliver the Rashid rover into space.
      In the post, he said, “The United Arab Emirates launched the explorer Rashid today with the aim of landing on the moon. It is the fourth globally and the first Arab to land on the moon in case the mission is successful.”

      In a Twitter post, he later shared images of the mission and said, “Reaching the moon means reaching an exceptional station in the ambitious march of a country and a people whose ambitions have no ceiling.”
      “Explorer Rashid is part of an ambitious space programme for the UAE… that started with Mars… passing through the moon… to Venus… our goal is to transfer knowledge, develop our capabilities, and add a scientific footprint in human history,”
      Swipe through the gallery to see the mission launch.

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      Everything we know about Dubai’s Dhs18 billion Moon-shaped resort

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      With Dubai always known to aim for the stars, the emirate has its eyes on a Lunar resort addition aimed to welcome tourists and astronauts.
      Known as Moon Dubai, this destination resort project aims to give visitors a soaring experience of what it is to be in space without leaving the earth’s orbit.
      This sphere-shaped project, which is estimated to cost around $5 billion (Dhs18 billion), is said to total 735 metres in height and will need at least 48 months to complete once approval is given. Featuring approximately 300 private luxury residential units and training facilities for leading astronauts, the resort is another step for the UAE into space exploration.
      The Moon-shaped structure will allow visitors to experience zero gravity, walk on a lunar surface or even ride in a rover and will also feature a spa and wellness section, a nightclub event centre, a global meeting place, a lounge and an in-house moon shuttle.
      Further details will be revealed closer to the project completion.

      To display renderings of the resort in the heart of Downtown, Moon World Resorts Inc. (MWR) has shared a series of images for the UAE to know what this awe-inspiring resort will look like once finished.
      Spearheaded by entrepreneurs Michael Henderson and Sandra Matthews, the facility claims it’s able to accommodate around 10 million visitors annually.
      With plans for further expansion, the company is seeking a license for four more potential locations in America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
      Operating under the tagline “because you’ve been everywhere else”, this enticing new resort ensures visitors embrace a zero-gravity experience from the moment they enter.
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