Saudi astronauts complete training programme for space mission
Rayyannah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni are now in the mandatory quarantine period before the launch to the International Space Station.
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Rayyannah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni are now in the mandatory quarantine period before the launch to the International Space Station.
Ali al-Qarni and Rayyanah Barnawi will part of the four-man crew Axiom-2 mission to blast off in May from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Saudi Space Commission is implementing 14 space experiments as part of the programme.
Aspiring entrepreneurs can apply for the first cohort of the Saudi Space Accelerator Programme before December 12.
The 10-day mission will conduct commercial and non-profit research and other activities at the station.
Axiom Space is working with Saudi Space Commission to send two astronauts from the kingdom, including the first Saudi woman to go into orbit.
In its pavilion, Saudi Arabia will teach visitors about the Kingdoms international space experience, as well as its historical interest in space.
Saudi Arabia is the 21st country to join the Artemis Accords, announced by NASA in October 2020 with eight countries as original signatories.
The Memorandum of Understanding has an initial duration of five years.
Saudis first-of-its-kind exhibition centre is expecting to attract an estimated 200,000 visitors over the next five years as it will be open to the public while offering speaking opportunities to ...
Both firms will also develop a mechanism for space-based climate monitoring, and create an attractive environment for investments in the sector.
Under expert supervision, training will cover the basics of space science and technology.
Al Qubaisi explores closer cooperation in spaceflight technology, investment, scientific research, exploratory missions, and knowledge sharing with global partners at the event.
The Saudi Space Commission has become a member of IAF to enhance the Kingdoms stature globally in the space sector.
With countries like KSA and the UAE investing heavily in industry 4.0 national space programmes, energy and smart cities, there will be great demand and opportunities within the NGSO sector, ...
The initiative was part of its efforts to prepare future astronauts and engineers, and attract talent through quality training programmes.
The participants will receive an SSC-approved certificate of completion after passing an evaluation process.
The programme offers the students a number of scientific topics and experiences related to the space sector.
The training base is part of the Ajyal programme which aims to instil inspiration in generations to achieve leadership in space science.
