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The UAE Is Now Officially Scouting For Their Second Emirati Astronaut
All space junkies aboarddd!
The search is ON for the next Emirati space dweller. If you want to be a part of the Emirati space fam, all you’ve got to do is register at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre for the UAE Astronaut Programme.
Earlier on Saturday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to his official social media handles to announce that the MBRSC is currently accepting applications for the second batch of the programme.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed further stated:
We are looking for a new Emirati astronaut for the second UAE mission in space … For those who see the same ambition, energy and determination … Register at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center mbrsc.ae/astronauts The mission continues and our march to space is still in its infancy.
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Registrations have opened up less than two months since Hazzaa AlMansoori, the first Emirati in space, wrapped up his space mission
Astronaut Hazzaa was previously on an eight-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) and became the first-ever Arab onboard the ISS.
The registration for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme is now open! Be part of this step aimed towards developing skilled and capable national cadres of astronauts to embark on future space missions. To apply: https://t.co/o0CCHRLAir pic.twitter.com/JbUkhD4xlb
— MBR Space Centre (@MBRSpaceCentre) December 6, 2019
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