The country is planning at least three more space launches by 2027 and eyes to have its first lunar lander by 2032
space3 months ago
After conquering space, AlNeyadi has returned home to conquer hearts with his impeccable dance moves. Amidst the colourful celebrations that awaited him as he landed in the UAE after a historic space mission, AlNeyadi joined in for the traditional Al Ayyala dance. Holding a stick and shuffling his feet, AlNeyadi tried to keep up with the traditional dancers who were performing in his honour.
An embodiment of Emirati values and heritage, the Al Ayyala sees male performers holding thin bamboo canes and moving to a steady rhythm of drums. It is usually performed at weddings or other such celebrations.
On Monday AlNeyadi returned home from the US on board a UAE government aircraft called Al Ain — in a nod to his birthplace. He received a hero’s welcome attended by the country’s top leaders, complete with traditional entertainment. He was met at the door of his plane by three of his children as well as his father who warmly embraced him.
Born in Umm Ghafa, which 30 kilometres southeast of Al Ain, AlNeyadi has scripted history after completing the Arab world’s longest space mission.
ALSO READ:
An avid photographer, Jiu Jitsu practitioner and IT expert, the father of six is an out and out family man. During a press conference after landing back in the UAE, he said that he was looking forward to spending quality time with his family.
The country is planning at least three more space launches by 2027 and eyes to have its first lunar lander by 2032
space3 months ago
The mission named PREFIRE is expected to improve prediction by measuring heat escaping from Earth's poles for the first time
space3 months ago
Dubai Crown Prince reviews strategic plans for the development and launch of satellites under the UAE Satellite Programme
space3 months ago
Six people including 90-year-old former Air Force pilot Ed Dwight will blast off to space from the Launch Site One base in west Texas
space3 months ago
The Earth-observation satellite, named in honour of Mohamed Bin Zayed, will be launched on a SpaceX rocket
space3 months ago
Shareef AlRomaithi enters the Human Exploration Research Analog habitat at Nasa’s Johnson Space Center
space3 months ago
Starlink owns around 60% of the roughly 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth
space3 months ago
These rare emissions cause disturbances in the planet's magnetic field, creating the majestic northern lights
space3 months ago