Nora Al Matrooshi holds up her silver pin, which is awarded to astronauts who have completed training but have yet to fly to space, during a graduation ceremony held at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas. Photo: Nasa TV
Emirati astronauts Ms Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla graduated alongside 10 American colleagues. Photo: Nasa TV
Salem Al Marri, director general of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, congratulates Emirati astronaut Ms Al Matrooshi for completing her training. Photo: Nasa TV
Ms Al Matrooshi waves during the graduation ceremony. AFP
Emirati astronaut Mr Al Mulla waves to the crowd at the graduation ceremony. Photo: Nasa TV
Mr Al Mulla receives his silver astronaut pin. Photo: Nasa TV
Nasa's Emirati graduates complete astronaut training - in pictures
