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The UAE Ruler Spoke To Emirati Astronauts A Day Ahead Of The Monumental Space Mission
Wednesday, September 25 will be a historic day in the UAE.
For the first time, an Emirati astronaut will undertake a mission to the International Space Station, ISS.
And HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has wished them well.
On Tuesday, he called Hazza Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi. Al Mansoori was the astronaut who has been chosen to make the journey and Al Neyadi is serving as his backup.
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He is praying for their safe return
I’ve spoken to Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi as they prepare for the space flight. The journey will see the UAE create history and will mark our entry into the world of space exploration, inspiring future generations to aim for greater glory. pic.twitter.com/us1e0y4RAG
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) September 23, 2019
Al Mansoori also Tweeted “We promise you to raise the name of the UAE high in space, and be the best ambassadors for our country and the Arab world”
نعاهدكم أن نرفع اسم الإمارات عالياً في الفضاء، ونكون خير سفراء لدولتنا والعالم العربي
— Hazzaa AlMansoori (@astro_hazzaa) September 23, 2019
Adding he was honoured to receive a call from HH
سيدي وملهمي وقائدي صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد ولي عهد أبوظبي نائب القائد الأعلى للقوات المسلحة، إنه لشرف لي تلقي مكالمة سموكم.. وما وصلنا اليه اليوم لم يكن ممكناً من غير دعمكم والاهتمام الكبير الذي تولونه تجاه الشباب الإماراتي.. https://t.co/q2zZaz4JFn
— Hazzaa AlMansoori (@astro_hazzaa) September 23, 2019
The rocket has reached the landing site and preparations are well underway
هكذا وصل الصاروخ الذي سيحمل #أول_رائد_فضاء_إماراتي هزاع المنصوري إلى منصة الإطلاق. التحضيرات بدأت تكتمل لانطلاق هذه المهمة التاريخية.#مركز_محمد_بن_راشد_للفضاء #هزاع_المنصوري #محطة_الفضاء_الدولية #الفضاء #الإمارات #دبي@astro_hazzaa pic.twitter.com/Nvwk8Efj34
— MBR Space Centre (@MBRSpaceCentre) September 23, 2019
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