Watch: Liftoff! Four Crew-7 astronauts now on their way to ISS to replace UAE's AlNeyadi and team

Dubai's space authorities earlier said that once Crew-7 launches, 'it could be a week to 10 days before Sultan returns'

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By Web Desk

Published: Sat 26 Aug 2023, 11:48 AM

Last updated: Sat 26 Aug 2023, 11:54 AM

SpaceX on Saturday announced the launch of the new crew of four astronauts bound for the International Space Station (ISS).

Dubbed Crew-7, the mission is commanded by American Jasmin Moghbeli and includes Andreas Mogensen of Denmark, Satoshi Furukawa of Japan, and Konstantin Borisov of Russia.

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Here are the Crew-7 astronauts:

AP

The liftoff for this crew meant UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi's return to Earth will be happening soon.

In a previous interview, Dubai's space authorities said once Crew-7 launches, "it could be a week to 10 days before Sultan returns".

Nasa earlier said AlNeyadi and his Crew-6 colleagues will return to Earth "no earlier than September 1".

(With inputs from AP)

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Published: Sat 26 Aug 2023, 11:48 AM

Last updated: Sat 26 Aug 2023, 11:54 AM

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