Rayyanah Barnawi becomes first Saudi woman in space - in pictures
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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
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