BRSC Commemorates One Year Anniversary of the first Emirati Astronaut’s Launch to the ISS

BRSC Commemorates One Year Anniversary of the first Emirati Astronaut’s Launch to the ISS

AlMansoori returned to Earth on October 3 after completing his eight-day mission on the ISS. Following the successful mission, MBRSC, through its Outreach Programme conducted events, workshops, conferences with various entities including academic institutions across the UAE with astronauts AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi. Interacting with people from all walks of life, the Emirati astronauts talked in detail about the importance of STEM subjects, their historic achievements, experiences, as well as the scientific and mathematical aspects of life as an astronaut.

AlMansoori and AlNeyadi are currently undergoing advanced training at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, USA, as part of the strategic partnership between NASA and MBRSC to train Emirati astronauts. The partnership is aimed at preparing Emirati astronauts for advanced space missions by providing them with the highest level of expertise and knowledge.

 

BRSC Commemorates One Year Anniversary of the first Emirati Astronaut’s Launch to the ISS