First Arab set for ISS says voyage will make 'history'

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MOSCOW: The Emirati astronaut who will make history by becoming the first Arab on the International Space Station said on Tuesday (Sep 24) he had ...

MOSCOW: The Emirati astronaut who will make history by becoming the first Arab on the International Space Station said on Tuesday he had received support from around the world before his"dream" mission.

Mansoori, who will spend eight days on the ISS, will be the first Emirati astronaut and the first Arab on the orbiting laboratory, but not the first Muslim. Mansoori said that he would record his prayer routine on the ISS and broadcast it to people on Earth. Mansoori also plans to conduct experiments and said he would take Emirati food with him to share with the crew.

 

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