Saudi First Female Astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi Will fly for space May 9

Saudi Arabia is going to create history once again. He is about to send his first female astronaut Rayyana Barnawi on a journey to space. It is being told that according to Indian time, on May 9, Rayana will leave for the International Space Station (ISS) along with one of her Saudi astronauts. This information was revealed in the joint briefing of NASA and Axiom Space on Thursday. Rayana Barnawi and her partner Al-Qarni will fly to the ISS from Florida, USA, on a private mission.

According to media reports, Rayana Barnawi is identified as a breast cancer researcher. She will be the first Saudi woman in space. He will be joined by Ali Al-Qarni, a fighter pilot by profession. Two more astronauts will join the private mission. These are former NASA astronaut ‘Peggy Whitson’ and businessman John Shoffner, who will be a part of the mission as pilots.

Saudi Arabia’s Rayyanah Barnawi, who is set to become the first Arab woman in space, and Ali Al Qarni seen here in their SpaceX flight suit. They’re set to launch on the AX-2 mission to the ISS on May 8. pic.twitter.com/0kDEk6ayES

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Significantly, Saudi Arabia has recently sent one of its astronauts, Sultan Al Neyadi, into space, who is performing his duties on the ISS during the holy month of Ramadan. The four astronauts will join Al Neyadi on the ISS on May 9, leaving with a private mission.

SpaceX’s Dragon capsule will be responsible for taking the four astronauts into space. That is, SpaceX, NASA and Axiom Space will complete the mission together. Axiom Space is America’s space company, which will have its second space mission. Rayana Barnawi is very excited about the journey to ISS. According to the media of Saudi Arabia, his visit will fulfill the goals of the country’s space program.

Saudi Arab, space Trying to move fast in the sector. Last year, the Saudi government also signed the Artemis agreement with the US. After joining the agreement, the US and Saudi Arabia will together reduce uncertainty in outer space and increase the security of space operations.

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