The mission is part of the kingdom’s astronauts’ programme, which was launched on September 22 last year
The mission, dubbed Crew-6, will include a series of experiments and research
The six-month long mission will include several scientific experiments and research endeavours
Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni will travel to the International Space Station during the second quarter of 2023
The mission will make the UAE the 11th country to send astronauts on a long-duration mission to the International Space Station
As the UAE prepares to select its next two astronauts, it is creating a culture of scientific pursuits, guiding its vision to build a knowledge-based economy