# Hazzaa Al Mansoori: First Emirati Astronaut in Space
> Explore the journey of Hazzaa Al Mansoori, the first Emirati astronaut. Learn about his training, ISS experiments, and the UAE's space exploration ambition.

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## Hazzaa Al Mansoori: The First Emirati Astronaut
* Historical journey to the International Space Station (ISS) realizing 'Zayed's Ambition'.

## UAE Astronaut Programme
* Launched in 2017 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to train Emiratis for scientific exploration.

## The Selection Process
* Hazzaa Al Mansoori was 1 in 4,022 applicants selected after physical, psychological, and medical testing.

## Background: Major Hazzaa Al Mansoori
* Former youngest F-16 pilot in UAE Air Force.
* 14 years of aviation experience; graduate of Khalifa bin Zayed Air College.

## Astronaut Training
* Trained at Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Russia.
* Mastered Soyuz systems, high G-force centrifuge, and winter survival.

## The Launch: September 25, 2019
* Mission: Soyuz MS-15.
* Crew: Hazzaa Al Mansoori, Oleg Skripochka (Russia), and Jessica Meir (USA).

## Science and Experiments
* Conducted 30+ experiments over 8 days.
* Focus areas: Fluid dynamics for fuel systems and time perception in zero-gravity.

## Cultural Ambassador
* Hosted first ISS tour in Arabic.
* Shared traditonal Emirati halal food (balaleet, salona) with the international crew.

## Return to Earth: October 3, 2019
* Landed safely in Kazakhstan via Soyuz MS-12.
* Total flight time: 7 days, 21 hours, 1 minute.

## Legacy and Impact
* Paved the way for Sultan Al Neyadi's 2023 mission.
* Solidified UAE partnerships with NASA, Roscosmos, and ESA.
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