ultan Al Neyadi return with the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft has been delayed due to bad weather conditions in the splashdown zone off the coast of Florida.
The new target for undocking is Sunday, September 3, at 3:05 PM UAE time, and the splashdown scheduled to be on Monday, September 4, at 8:07 AM UAE time.
A meeting will be held on Friday evening to confirm the new return date.
As the Emiratis and the world were waiting for this historical return after he spent 6 months in the space.
The UAE Space Agency announced that the successful return of Sultan Al Neyadi from the International Space Station is on September 3, 2023.
After he completes the longest space mission in Arab history.
Mentioning that the return journey from space will take about 16 hours.
Al Neyadi had travelled to the International Space Station on March 3, 2023.
Alongside NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg, and Russian cosmonaut Andrei Vidyaev.
During this mission, Al Neyadi participated in more than 200 scientific experiments in collaboration with international space agencies and UAE universities.
These experiments ranged from different fields, such as:
Plant cultivation, human sciences, space exploration technologies, fluid behaviors, materials science.
In addition to crystal production, among other unique scientific experiments.
Read full article here: Longest Space Mission in Arab History Done by Emirati Astronaut
Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi interviewed by Emirates airlines.
Dr. Al Neyadi journey has captured the attention of Emirates Airlines.
Since he became a hot topic due to the fact he is an Emirati astronaut.
And also he is the first Arab to participate in a 6-month mission on board the International Space Station, as part of Mission 69.
In addition to being the first Arab astronaut to walk in space.
Emirates airlines was glad to connect with one of the national symbols of the United Arab Emirates.
As well as collaborating in the implementation and presentation of this historic content on the inflight entertainment system.
Read Full article here: Emirates Airlines Interviewing Emirati Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi
