Over 3,000 Emiratis have applied to become UAE’s next astronaut

Over 3,000 Emiratis have applied to become UAE’s next astronaut

Speaking at the press conference, Al Shaibani emphasised the significance of this for the country, highlighting that the UAE will have four astronauts qualified to participate in global space missions, which contributes greatly to the nation's growing space sector.. Al Shaibani said, "Today, we are proud to announce that we will be selecting two astronauts from the second batch of applications for the UAE Astronaut Programme, which will bring the total number of qualified Emirati astronauts up to four.. "Last year," he added, "the nation's dreams came true when Hazzaa Al Mansoori became the first Emirati in space and the first Arab to reach the International Space Station.. We are now looking for the next batch of Emirati astronauts who will carry on this journey, contribute to space research, and inspire future generations to follow their aspirations for space exploration.". The UAE Astronaut Programme was initiated in April 2017, to prepare Emirati astronaut corps for scientific space exploration missions, creating a culture of systematic endeavour and motivating the youth to pursue space science.. Mission One's success has played a key role in inspiring the youth of the country, and I am looking forward to working closely with the next batch