Two First Saudi Astronauts Launch to International Space Station

On Sunday, a rocket launched on a special mission organized jointly by NASA, SpaceX, Axiom Space, and the Saudi Space Authority, to the International Space Station with a crew that includes the first two Saudis, one of whom is a woman.

The "Falcon 9" missile, produced by SpaceX, carrying Rayana Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni, was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, accompanied by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and American entrepreneur John Schofner, according to AFP.

In this context, the designated CEO of the Saudi Space Authority, Muhammad bin Saud Al-Tamimi, revealed that the Kingdom now has 3 astronauts who have ascended into space.

He also added, in statements to Al-Arabiya / Al-Hadath from Florida, that Saudi Arabia has become the first in the Arab world to send 3 astronauts.