Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – September 18, 2023 – UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi returned home to a warm welcome on Monday after completing the longest Arab spaceflight in history.
Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi returns to Earth-Image Source: Emarat Al-Youm
Al Neyadi, who spent 180 days on the International Space Station, was greeted by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
During his mission, Al Neyadi conducted 200 scientific experiments, including the first Arab spacewalk. He also became the first Arab astronaut to spend more than 6 months in space.
Al Neyadi’s mission was a major milestone for the UAE, which is a rapidly growing spacefaring nation. He is a role model for young people in the UAE and around the world, and his achievements have inspired a new generation of scientists and engineers.
عودة البطل إلى الوطن..
رائد الفضاء سلطان النيادي صار الآن على أرض دولة الإمارات.#عودة_سلطان_للوطن pic.twitter.com/aM36g4jxny
— MBR Space Centre (@MBRSpaceCentre) September 18, 2023
In a recent press conference, Al Neyadi said that he was proud to represent the UAE on the International Space Station. He said that his mission was a “dream come true” and that he was grateful for the opportunity to contribute to science and exploration.
Al Neyadi’s mission was a major success, and it is a testament to the UAE’s commitment to space exploration. His achievements will have a lasting impact on the UAE and on the world.
صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وصاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم، نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي، يستقبلان رائد الفضاء سلطان النيادي بعد عودته إلى الوطن.#عودة_سلطان_للوطن pic.twitter.com/88GKmBrGzc
— MBR Space Centre (@MBRSpaceCentre) September 18, 2023
More details about UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi’s historic 6-month mission to the International Space Station:
- Al Neyadi was part of Crew-6, a team of four astronauts who launched on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on March 3, 2023.
- During his mission, Al Neyadi conducted 200 scientific experiments in a variety of fields, including human health, materials science, and fluid physics.
- He also became the first Arab astronaut to perform a spacewalk, which lasted for 7 hours and 5 minutes on May 25, 2023.
- Al Neyadi returned to Earth on September 4, 2023, after spending 180 days in space
The specific scientific experiments that Al Neyadi conducted during his mission:
- He studied the effects of microgravity on the human cardiovascular system.
- He investigated the growth of protein crystals in microgravity, which could lead to new drug discoveries.
- He tested new materials that could be used to build future spacecraft and space habitats.
- He studied the behavior of fluids in microgravity, which could help to improve the design of water and wastewater treatment systems on Earth.
Al Neyadi’s mission was a major success for the UAE, and it is a testament to the nation’s growing space program. His achievements will have a lasting impact on science and exploration, and they will inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers around the world.
