UAE names 2 astronauts to go to International Space Station | Inquirer Technology

UAE names 2 astronauts to go to International Space Station

/ 09:16 PM September 03, 2018

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The ruler of Dubai has announced the names of two astronauts from the United Arab Emirates who will be heading to the International Space Station, a first for the Gulf nation.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as the UAE’s vice president and prime minister, made the announcement on Monday on Twitter.

Sheikh Mohammed named the astronauts as Hazza al-Mansouri and Sultan al-Nayadi. Their missions are scheduled for next year.

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TOPICS: Astronauts, International Space Station, technology news, United Arab Emirates
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