UAE astronaut sends back critical research samples from space

UAE astronaut sends back critical research samples from space

Sultan AlNeyadi and his crew have contributed significantly to scientific research by ensuring the safe return of critical research samples from the International Space Station (ISS).

This was announced by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today.

The uncrewed Dragon carrying approximately 1,950 kg of valuable scientific experiments and other cargo back to Earth, splashed down just off the coast of Tampa, Florida in the US on Sunday, as part of its 27th cargo resupply mission.

The spacecraft plays a crucial role in provisioning missions to the ISS, and the successful return of scientific experiments along with other cargo back to our planet, which is a significant milestone in space exploration.

AlNeyadi, who arrived on the station on March 3 for a six-month mission, has been working on scientific experiments on the orbiting laboratory since then. He completed the stowage of critical research samples along with his Expedition 69 crew members that include Nasa’s Flight Engineers Stephen Bowen, Woody Hoburg and Frank Rubio.

He also accessed the Minus Eighty-Degree Laboratory Freezer (MELFI) on the ISS, that can reach temperatures as low as -100°C, to preserve some samples before sending them to Earth and was also involved in loading the used station hardware inside the