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Successful splashdown of Dragon 2 in the Atlantic Ocean - historic moment for the two Saudi heroes of the space mission

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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This innovative mission contributed to raising the status of Saudi Arabia whilst its success is a moment of great pride for the national and scientific contributions to space research.

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This innovative mission contributed to raising the status of Saudi Arabia whilst its success is a moment of great pride for the national and scientific contributions to space research.
The SSC has confirmed that the two Saudi astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni's capsule has safely landed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Right after the splashdown, the Space X rescue team secured the spacecraft and welcomed the astronauts.
With the manned trip to space the SSC has contributed to the space economy and to education with its strategic partners.

Successful splashdown of Dragon 2 in the Atlantic Ocean - historic moment for the two Saudi heroes of the space mission

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

This innovative mission contributed to raising the status of Saudi Arabia whilst its success is a moment of great pride for the national and scientific contributions to space research.

Key Points:

This innovative mission contributed to raising the status of Saudi Arabia whilst its success is a moment of great pride for the national and scientific contributions to space research.
The SSC has confirmed that the two Saudi astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni's capsule has safely landed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Right after the splashdown, the Space X rescue team secured the spacecraft and welcomed the astronauts.
With the manned trip to space the SSC has contributed to the space economy and to education with its strategic partners.

Saudi Space Commission (SSC): The two Saudi astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni begin their space mission with 14 scientific pioneering experiments making the Kingdom's history in space

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The two astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni started their scientific mission AX-2 on board the International Space Station today.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The two astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni started their scientific mission AX-2 on board the International Space Station today.
The team also comprise in addition to Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni, two astronauts, Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner.
The two Saudi astronauts will also do four cell science experiments to investigate the inflammatory response of human immune cells in microgravity.
This mission to the International Space Station of two Saudi astronauts, launched by the Saudi Space Commission is part of the Kingdom's program to space.

Saudi Space Commission (SSC): The two Saudi astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni begin their space mission with 14 scientific pioneering experiments making the Kingdom's history in space

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The two astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni started their scientific mission AX-2 on board the International Space Station today.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The two astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni started their scientific mission AX-2 on board the International Space Station today.
The team also comprise in addition to Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni, two astronauts, Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner.
The two Saudi astronauts will also do four cell science experiments to investigate the inflammatory response of human immune cells in microgravity.
This mission to the International Space Station of two Saudi astronauts, launched by the Saudi Space Commission is part of the Kingdom's program to space.

Saudi Space Commission (SCC): The two Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni arrive at the International Space Station, The team crew welcome and greet them

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Monday, May 22, 2023

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The two Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni and mission team crew have arrived at the International Space Station today at 13:24 GMT / 14:24 BST after their spacecraft Dragon 2 successfully docked.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The two Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni and mission team crew have arrived at the International Space Station today at 13:24 GMT / 14:24 BST after their spacecraft Dragon 2 successfully docked.
The docking of the "Dragon 2" spacecraft with the ISS is a historic moment for the Saudi astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi who becomes the first ever Arab woman to fly into space to the ISS.
The mission crew that consists of four astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi, Ali AlQarni, Peggy Whiston and John Shoffner, were welcomed and greeted by the International Space Station team that whished them success in their endeavor.
The Saudi Space Commission confirmed that the astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni, are fully trained and prepared to carry out their mission in space.

Saudi Space Commission (SSC): The two Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni arrive at the International Space Station, The team crew welcome and greet them

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Monday, May 22, 2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The two Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni and mission team crew have arrived at the International Space Station today at 13:24 GMT / 14:24 BST after their spacecraft Dragon 2 successfully docked.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The two Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni and mission team crew have arrived at the International Space Station today at 13:24 GMT / 14:24 BST after their spacecraft Dragon 2 successfully docked.
The docking of the "Dragon 2" spacecraft with the ISS is a historic moment for the Saudi astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi who becomes the first ever Arab woman to fly into space to the ISS.
The mission crew that consists of four astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi, Ali AlQarni, Peggy Whiston and John Shoffner, were welcomed and greeted by the International Space Station team that whished them success in their endeavor.
The Saudi Space Commission confirmed that the astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni, are fully trained and prepared to carry out their mission in space.

The Saudi Space Commission launches the AX-2 mission today

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Saudi astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni are part of the AX-2 space mission which launched today at 22:37 BST / 21:37 GMT. The mission consists of four astronauts all travelling towards the International Space Station (ISS) to conduct ground-breaking scientific research experiments. Joining the crew are Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut who now flies for Axiom and John Shoffner, the pilot.

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The mission consists of four astronauts all travelling towards the International Space Station (ISS) to conduct ground-breaking scientific research experiments.
I am honoured to represent Saudi Arabia's growing contributions to this field and proud to be the first Saudi Arabian woman to go to space.
The success of this mission will enhance Saudi Arabia's global position within the field of space exploration and underline its service to humanity.
Dr Mohammed Al-Tamimi, The Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and CEO of Saudi Space Commission (SSC) adds "ahead of us lies a promising future in space, one which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are keen to shape in partnership with the world.

The Saudi Space Commission launches the AX-2 mission today

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Saudi astronauts, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni are part of the AX-2 space mission which launched today at 22:37 BST / 21:37 GMT. The mission consists of four astronauts all travelling towards the International Space Station (ISS) to conduct ground-breaking scientific research experiments. Joining the crew are Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut who now flies for Axiom and John Shoffner, the pilot.

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The mission consists of four astronauts all travelling towards the International Space Station (ISS) to conduct ground-breaking scientific research experiments.
I am honoured to represent Saudi Arabia's growing contributions to this field and proud to be the first Saudi Arabian woman to go to space.
The success of this mission will enhance Saudi Arabia's global position within the field of space exploration and underline its service to humanity.
Dr Mohammed Al-Tamimi, The Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and CEO of Saudi Space Commission (SSC) adds "ahead of us lies a promising future in space, one which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are keen to shape in partnership with the world.

Saudi astronauts' Rocket launch to space set on 21st May 2023

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has revealed the launch date of the mission of the Saudi astronauts: 21stMay 2023.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has revealed the launch date of the mission of the Saudi astronauts: 21stMay 2023.
This launch is part of Saudi Arabia's astronauts program, it aims at accomplishing the Saudi ambitions in Space research and achieving the goals of Vision 2030.
The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) has confirmed that this journey to space will last 12 days, liftoffs from the United States and more importantly, makes history.
The results of which will enhance the Saudi Arabia's global position within the field of space exploration and service to humanity.

Saudi astronauts' Rocket launch to space set on 21st May 2023

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has revealed the launch date of the mission of the Saudi astronauts: 21stMay 2023.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has revealed the launch date of the mission of the Saudi astronauts: 21stMay 2023.
This launch is part of Saudi Arabia's astronauts program, it aims at accomplishing the Saudi ambitions in Space research and achieving the goals of Vision 2030.
The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) has confirmed that this journey to space will last 12 days, liftoffs from the United States and more importantly, makes history.
The results of which will enhance the Saudi Arabia's global position within the field of space exploration and service to humanity.