5 Things To Know About The First Emirati Female Astronaut Nora Al Matrooshi
5 Things To Know About The First Emirati Female Astronaut Nora Al Matrooshi
The first female Emirati astronaut, Nora Al-Matrooshi, has just been chosen to join the stars, much like the first batch of astronauts did a year back. Along with Mohammed Al-Mulla, Nora was selected to be part of the second bath of the UAE Astronaut Programme.
The two chosen astronauts will soon commence their in-house training ahead of their Houston trip to join NASA.
What does this mean for Nora? Well, she will also get the chance to head to the International Space Station (a big deal for all aspiring and working astronauts.)
We love to see it!
On that note, let’s get to know Nora a little bit more…
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5. While a lot of her family members were sailors, Al Matrooshi has had a passion for space since she was young
According to Emirates Woman, the astronaut said in a previous press conference that she comes from a family of sailors on her mother’s side.
She expanded on this by saying, “I’d say they explored the ocean.”
Reports say that Matrooshi used to go to stargazing events as a young girl, realising her passion for space at a young age.
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4. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
The 28-year-old holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and she’s set to be the Arab world’s first female astronaut.
I mean, how awesome is that?
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3. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Ruler, sent out a public congratulatory message just for her
Iconic.
We announce the first Arab female astronaut, among two new astronauts, selected from over 4,000 candidates to be trained with NASA for future space exploration missions. Congratulations Noura Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla. pic.twitter.com/bfyquyzqAJ
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 10, 2021
3. Nora Al Matrooshi is one of the four astronauts who proudly rep the UAE
Nora Al Matrooshi and Al Mulla have now joined the UAE Astronaut Programme, making it four people in total including Batch 1’s Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi.
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1. When asked about what her message is to the public, she responded saying…
“My message to everyone is if I can do it, you can do it,” she said. “And if no one has done it before then you can just go ahead and be the first, because if you have the ambition and drive you will find opportunities everywhere at any time.”
We are already inspired.
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