UAE astronaut reveals the things he misses the most on Earth

UAE astronaut reveals the things he misses the most on Earth

Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, who has been cruising in outer space for the last two months, misses his mother’s cooking. The International Space Station (ISS) has ready-to-eat food, including traditional Emirati staples like dates and honey, but he misses the joy of having a home-cooked meal.

This came as the astronaut answered questions posed by the general public during the ‘A Call from Space’ event on Tuesday. The United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), hosted the fourth installment of the series.

Lt.-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, was among those present at the event.

Here is how AlNeyadi answered some of the key questions posed by students and others at the event.

Q. Having experienced living on Earth and in space, which one do you prefer?

Space is exciting; we can do many manoeuvers here. But over time, I miss my family and home-cooked meals. We have ready-to-eat food, but I love my mother's cooking, and that's something I miss.

Q. What do you eat daily as an astronaut?

We have a variety of food, including vegetables, meat, and even desserts that come dried or only need heating