Japanese astronaut welcomes UAE space industry growth 

  • Date: 14-Jan-2020
  • Source: Arab News
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  • Country:UAE
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Japanese astronaut welcomes UAE space industry growth 

article author: Arab NewsAuthor: Tue, 2020-01-14 02:37

A Japanese astronaut has welcomed advances in the UAE's space industry following the launch of KhalifaSat.

It was the first satellite to be fully engineered and built in the UAE and was launched into space from an island south of Japan's mainland in 2018, a milestone for Arab space program.  

The launch was followed by Hazza Al-Mansoori becoming the first Arab to journey to the International Space Station (ISS).Main category: Business & EconomyTags: Shinzo Abe Arab Tour