Rayyanah Barnawi becomes first Saudi woman in space - in pictures
Top row from left, Ali Al Qarni, John Shoffner, Rayyanah Barnawi and Peggy Whitson, pose for a picture with current residents of the International Space Station. The space station has rolled out the welcome mat for the two Saudi visitors, including the kingdom's first female astronaut. AP
Mission specialist Ms Barnawi is given a pin for becoming the 600th astronaut by Axiom Mission 2 Commander Ms Whitson after their crew's arrival on the ISS. Reuters
Mr Al Qarni and Ms Barnawi rehydrate alongside two cosmonauts on the ISS. AP
Mr Al Qarni and Ms Barnawi arrive on the ISS. Reuters
The Saudi astronauts and their crewmates after their SpaceX capsule docked at the ISS. AP
The Sun rises over the ISS after the SpaceX capsule docks. AP
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries two Saudi and two American astronauts to space on May 22, 1.27am GST. Photo: SpaceX
The Dragon spacecraft carrying two Saudi and two American astronauts separates from the Falcon 9 rocket and begins its 16-hour journey to the ISS. Photo: SpaceX
The Ax-2 crew members experience zero-g after launching into space. Photo: SpaceX
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Ax-2 crew launches from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Photo: SpaceX
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon spacecraft lifts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre. Getty
Mr Al Qarni is seen praying before boarding the Dragon spacecraft. Photo: SpaceX
Ms Barnawi and Mr Al Qarni on the crew access arm to board the Dragon spacecraft. Photo: SpaceX
The Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon on top. Photo: SpaceX
The Ax-2 crew inside the Dragon spacecraft, as they waited for a lift-off. Photo: SpaceX
The Dragon spacecraft, which is carrying the Ax-2 crew members. Photo: SpaceX
Ms Barnawi blows kisses to family members upon her arrival at the Kennedy Space Centre. AFP
Mr Al Qarni greets family and friends as he arrives at the Kennedy Space Centre. AP
