Social media is flooded with congratulatory messages, with the President and Vice-President talking about their pride in AlNeyadi, the 'son of the Emirates'
Social media is flooded with congratulatory messages, with the President and Vice-President talking about their pride in AlNeyadi, the 'son of the Emirates'
The Dubai Crown Prince joined the ground control team at the MBRSC a couple of minutes before the launch
While aboard the Dragon Endeavour capsule, he also introduced Suhail - blue and white stuffed toy - as the fifth crew member of Crew 6
'I will be speaking to you carrying the flag of our nation on my arm,' he says
The journey to the orbiting laboratory, where he will spend the next six months, will take 24.5-hours
Khaleej Times gives you a blow-by-blow account as the historic moment unfolds
Before leaving for the launchpad, the crew will interact with their family, friends, and support team members who will gather to see them off
Once Crew-6 docks after their 25-hour journey, the ISS will be a little crowded, with a total of 11 residents
The 'Go' for launch came after a readiness review, weather briefing, and mission management meeting on February 28
The HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander has so far travelled approximately 1.376 million-kilometres into deep space