Sultan AlNeyadi from uae all set for longest Arab mission 

This is the first mission in which two Emirati astronauts and a female Arab astronaut will go to space together.

During their stay on the International Space Station, the crew will undertake a variety of scientific research.

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The mission will highlight the UAE's technical strengths and encourage young people in the nation to seek STEM fields.

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The astronauts received extensive preparation in Russia, the US, and Germany for the trip.

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On March 11, 2023, the Soyuz MS-20 spacecraft will connect with the International Space Station.

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In recent years, the UAE has made significant investments in its space programme. The UAE intends to undertake a Mars expedition in 2024

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