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Topic:United Arab Emirates astronaut program
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From aviation to space exploration... Learn more about the journey of Mohammad AlMulla who recently joined the UAE Astronaut Programme.

Robert PearlmancollectSPACE
UAE names two new astronauts, including first woman candidate

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has selected two new trainees for its burgeoning astronaut corps, including it first female candidate.

Nora AlMatrooshi, a 28-year-old mechanical engineer, and Mohammad AlMulla, a 32-year-old pilot for the Dubai Police, were announced on Saturday (April 10) by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) in Dubai. Their addition doubles the number of UAE astronauts, joining Hazza AlMansouri, who spent 8 days on the International Space Station in 2019, and Sultan AlNeyadi, his backup.

Robert PearlmanUAE astronauts Sultan AlNeyadi and Hazzaa AlMansoori have been awarded NASA astronaut pins after completing their basic training. Gold for AlMansoori and silver for AlNeyadi.

From their respective Instagram accounts:

It's an exceptional feeling when 20 months of assiduous training pays off! A big thank you to MBRSC and the NASA team, my colleague Hazzaa, and everyone who supported me in being awarded the NASA astronaut pin. Our training continues towards achieving bigger goals.

Proud to be granted NASA's astronaut pin after around 20 months of training alongside my colleague AlNeyadi. It is a significant milestone in our journey, preparing us for future advanced missions and new Emirati space achievements.

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