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Dr Al Neyadi in front of the cupola on March 14. Photo: Nasa
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Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi speaks to students at UAE University in Al Ain on a live call from the International Space Station on May 23. Ryan Lim/The National
Dr Al Neyadi with the mission's commander, Stephen Bowen, on February 23, days before their flight to the ISS. Sarwat Nasir / The National
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Dr Al Neyadi on March 4, a day after he arrived on the ISS. Photo: MBRSC
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Dr Al Neyadi on March 7, holding small tomatoes grown on the ISS. Photo: Nasa
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Dr Al Neyadi on March 16.
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Dr Al Neyadi in front of the cupola on March 14. Photo: Nasa
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Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi speaks to students at UAE University in Al Ain on a live call from the International Space Station on May 23. Ryan Lim/The National
Dr Al Neyadi with the mission's commander, Stephen Bowen, on February 23, days before their flight to the ISS. Sarwat Nasir / The National
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Dr Al Neyadi on March 4, a day after he arrived on the ISS. Photo: MBRSC
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Dr Al Neyadi on March 7, holding small tomatoes grown on the ISS. Photo: Nasa
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Dr Al Neyadi on March 16.
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Dr Al Neyadi in front of the cupola on March 14. Photo: Nasa
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