The programme covered life sciences research that focused on cell culture experiments that will support human space flight missions to accelerate scientific discovery.
Prior to joining the NASA Astronaut Candidate Class training programme, AlMatrooshi and AlMulla underwent extensive in-house training at MBRSC.
Their training encompassed a wide array of critical skills, including spacewalking, robotics, space station systems, T-38 jet proficiency, and Russian language.
AlMatrooshi and AlMulla are set to graduate in early 2024 as flight-eligible astronauts.
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The training is part of the Reimbursable Space Act Agreement NASA has previously signed with MBRSC.
