Emirati astronaut Neyadi thanks everyone for the success of UAE space mission

Syed Shayaan Bakht, Gulf Today

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi thanked everyone for the success of the space mission as he prepares for his return to the UAE on Sept.18, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has announced.

In a video message, Al Neyadi said, “Greetings, and this time from Earth. Thank you so much everybody for the support and we're back. It has been an incredible journey going to space and spending six months with the International Space Station.

“I'm really happy with the achievement that we've done. It's only the beginning and hopefully we will continue this journey with other people from the UAE and the region as well. I'm really grateful. Thank you for all the support and the prayers from everybody.

“I would like to say thank you to my family, friends and people in the UAE and the region. Thank you to Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center. Thank you NASA and the international partners for making this possible.”

At the ISS, Al Neyadi was involved in over 200 experiments, partnering with international space agencies and esteemed UAE and global universities. His contributions span diverse fields, including plant genetics, human life sciences, exploration technology, fluid dynamics, material science, protein crystallisation growth, and advanced exploration technologies.