UAE sent its first astronaut to space, Modi said - We were inspired

UAE sent its first astronaut to space, Modi said - We were inspired

Abu Dhabi / New Delhi, Indian Space Agency ISROCA manned space mission Gaganyaan will leave in 2022. But, two years ago, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), preparing for the human space mission, has sent its first astronaut to the International Space Station. For the first time, an astronaut ISS has arrived from an Islamic country. Former Air Force fighter pilot Hajja-al-Mansuri from the UAE went to the ISS from the Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-15. This launch was done from Bakonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. American astronaut Jessica Mir and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka have also gone to the International Space Station along with Hajja-al-Mansuri. Oleg Skripochaka has gone to the International Space Station for the third time, while the other two passengers for the first time. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while congratulating UAE's first astronaut on going to space said that it has inspired India for its manned space mission.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that it is a great pleasure to know about the successful debut of our brother Hajja which will surely be a spectacular journey in space. I also praise Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, congratulations UAE. He said that India has been inspired by this achievement of a good friend for its manned space flight program of 2022.

Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that this achievement is a reminder of the historical contribution of Arab knowledge, which is still being taught in the world's largest universities and scientific institutions. This mission marks the beginning of a new era. The country is ready to enter a new phase of advanced scientific development.