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The UAE's pioneering astronauts are now encouraging the next generation of Emiratis to reach for the stars
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Minister of State for Youth Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, right, and fellow Emirati astronaut Maj Hazza Al Mansoori meet school pupils to talk about their missions in space. All photos: @Astro_Alneyadi / X
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The Emirates' space pioneers receive a heroes' welcome from pupils. More UAE space missions are planned
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Dr Al Neyadi spent six months on the International Space Station last year, after Maj Al Mansoori was there for eight days in 2019
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The UAE's pioneering astronauts are now encouraging the next generation of Emiratis to reach for the stars
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Minister of State for Youth Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, right, and fellow Emirati astronaut Maj Hazza Al Mansoori meet school pupils to talk about their missions in space. All photos: @Astro_Alneyadi / X
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The Emirates' space pioneers receive a heroes' welcome from pupils. More UAE space missions are planned
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Dr Al Neyadi spent six months on the International Space Station last year, after Maj Al Mansoori was there for eight days in 2019
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The UAE's pioneering astronauts are now encouraging the next generation of Emiratis to reach for the stars
Emirati astronauts Sultan Al Neyadi and Hazza Al Mansouri begin tour of UAE schools
New Minister of State for Youth Affairs is confident future generations will continue his journey
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The National
08 February, 2024
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