In his safe return to Earth, Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi gained membership in an extremely exclusive cohort of individuals – a minuscule segment of humanity embarked on a perilous odyssey into the celestial realm, where they encounter the deep void of space, bear witness to the sunrise beyond Earth’s horizon and experience the incredible feeling of weightlessness created by zero gravity.
Dragon lands off the coast of Florida with Crew-6 astronauts, completing Dragon’s sixth long-duration mission on @space station pic.twitter.com/v2FWsf8Nli
— SpaceX (@SpaceX)
September 4, 2023
This exclusive set of space travelers consists of less than 270 individuals hailing from 21 different nations who have had the privilege of visiting the International Space Station (ISS). dr. Al Neyadi stands out among this select group through a number of notable achievements. In April, he donned a rugged 145-kilogram spacesuit and stepped outside the station to perform a demanding operation to maintain its exterior, a feat that not only earned him the distinction of being the first Arab astronaut to take part in an extended mission but also earned him the distinction of was the first Arab to participate in a spacewalk.
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Who is Sultan Al Neyadi?
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Born |
May 23, 1981 (age 42) Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
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Alma mater |
University of Brighton Griffith University |
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Other names |
Sultan Saif Muftah Hamad Al Neyadi |
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Space career |
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Astronaut UAE (2018) |
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Current occupation |
Astronaut |
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Previous occupation |
An engineer |
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Time in space |
Currently in space |
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Choice |
MBRSC selection 1[1] |
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Total EVAs |
1 |
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Total EVA time |
7 hours, 1 minute |
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Missions |
SpaceX Crew-6 (Expedition 68/69) |
Born on 23 May 1981 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Sultan Al Neyadi’s academic journey took him to the University of Brighton, where he obtained a Bachelor of Electronics and Communications Engineering (Hons) degree. 2004. Subsequently, following his selection as one of the two inaugural Emirate astronauts, the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Debra Humphris, expressed her deep sense of pride in their graduate, emphasizing their keen interest in following his exploits as an astronaut.
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After returning to the United Arab Emirates, Neyadi continued his studies at Zayed Military College for a year, after which he joined the professional service of the UAE Armed Forces, specializing in the field of communications engineering. In 2008, he embarked on an educational stay in Australia, which culminated in obtaining a master’s degree in information and network security from Griffith University. His academic journey continued when he returned to Griffith University in 2011 to complete a PhD program in data breach prevention technology.
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Sultan Al Neyadi 6 months in space
Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi’s tenure in space recently culminated in his participation in the SpaceX Crew-6 mission. During his six-month stay on the International Space Station, he contributed to more than 200 scientific investigations and endeavors that were carried out in the challenging microgravity environment of the ISS. His efforts were primarily focused on researching the effects of microgravity on human physiological and psychological aspects, with additional endeavors involving growing plants within the ISS nursery. The fruits of his labor, including tomatoes and leaves, were later transported back to Earth for comprehensive analysis as space agencies explored innovative techniques for food production in space.
Watch Crew-6 exit the Dragon after a safe crash at 12:17 AM ET https://t.co/S0YHHBOrTK
— SpaceX (@SpaceX)
September 4, 2023
Upon returning to Earth, Dr. Al Neyadi’s mission was not only a personal triumph, but also an important milestone for the United Arab Emirates, reflecting the nation’s ambitious pursuit of scientific and research endeavors. President Sheikh Mohamed, on the platform known as X (formerly known as Twitter), extended a warm welcome to the astronaut and praised his role in achieving the Emirate’s historic achievement and advancing science and humanity.
“Together with the national working teams, you achieved a historic achievement for the Emirates and contributed to the service of science and humanity. With all of you, our ambitions in the field of space are great and constant,” said President Sheikh Mohamed.
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