Ten stunning images from space captured by Sultan Al Neyadi - in pictures

  • UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi captured a stunning image of the Eye of Sahara - a unique geological structure made up of ancient rocks - from the International Space Station on May 4, 2023. All photos: Sultan Al Neyadi Twitter
    UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi captured a stunning image of the Eye of Sahara - a unique geological structure made up of ancient rocks - from the International Space Station on May 4, 2023. All photos: Sultan Al Neyadi Twitter
  • Dr Al Neyadi captures a massive sandstorm sweeping across the Sahara desert on March 30, 2023.
    Dr Al Neyadi captures a massive sandstorm sweeping across the Sahara desert on March 30, 2023.
  • Dr Al Neyadi's first image of the UAE from the International Space Station on March 14, 2023.
    Dr Al Neyadi's first image of the UAE from the International Space Station on March 14, 2023.
  • Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shows how he sleeps while on the International Space Station.
    Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shows how he sleeps while on the International Space Station.
  • Dr Al Neyadi during his historic spacewalk on April 28, 2023.
    Dr Al Neyadi during his historic spacewalk on April 28, 2023.
  • The English Channel captured by Dr Al Neyadi on April 18, 2023.
    The English Channel captured by Dr Al Neyadi on April 18, 2023.
  • Dr Al Neyadi captured an image of his hometown of Umm Ghafa in Al Ain on April 12, 2023.
    Dr Al Neyadi captured an image of his hometown of Umm Ghafa in Al Ain on April 12, 2023.
  • Dr Al Neyadi has shared his first selfies taken from inside the International Space Station on March 8, 2023.
    Dr Al Neyadi has shared his first selfies taken from inside the International Space Station on March 8, 2023.
  • Dr Al Neyadi and Suhail - the MBRSC mascot - in front of the cupola on the International Space Station on March 17, 2023.
    Dr Al Neyadi and Suhail - the MBRSC mascot - in front of the cupola on the International Space Station on March 17, 2023.
  • An image of Dubai at night captured by Dr Al Neyadi on May 3, 2023. The photo shows Palm Jumeirah, Jebel Ali Industrial area and large parts of residential areas in Dubai.
    An image of Dubai at night captured by Dr Al Neyadi on May 3, 2023. The photo shows Palm Jumeirah, Jebel Ali Industrial area and large parts of residential areas in Dubai.