Chat With Astronaut: Emirati Sultan Al Neyadi To Interact With UAE Public

During a series of live calls from the International Space Station, Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will answer questions from the UAE public. The calls will be held at various locations across all seven emirates, allowing people from all over the country to ask questions directly to an astronaut in space.

The first call is set to take place on Tuesday at the Dubai Opera, according to the emirate’s media office. The doors will open at 2 p.m. local time, and the call will begin at 2.30 p.m. in Arabic. Headphones will be provided for an English translation, permitting everyone to participate.

This event is part of the UAE’s larger effort to promote interest in space exploration and science, as well as to inspire the next generation of Emirati scientists and engineers. In recent years, the UAE has made significant investments in space technology, launching several successful satellites.

UAE’s Growing Role in Space Technology: Emirati Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi Participates in Live Space Calls

The Emirati astronaut taking part in the live calls, Sultan Al Neyadi, has previously served as a backup astronaut for the UAE’s first astronaut, Hazzaa Al Mansoori, who completed an eight-day mission on the International Space Station in 2019.

Al Neyadi holds a Ph.D. in information technology and has previously worked as an assistant professor at Abu Dhabi’s Higher Colleges of Technology.

Seats for the live calls with Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi are limited, according to the media office, and interested individuals can book their place through the link “A Call With Space.”

 To reserve a spot, go to —   https://www.dubaiopera.com/events/a-call-with-space.

The event tickets will cost Dh25 for adults and Dh15 for children under the age of 17. Children under the age of two, on the other hand, will not be permitted. The event fee is relatively low, making it accessible to the majority of people, and it is likely intended to encourage widespread participation and interest.

People will be able to connect with Dr. Al Neyadi, who is currently on the Arab world’s longest space mission, during the live call and ask him questions about life on the International Space Station.

Participants can ask Dr. Al Neyadi questions about his day-to-day activities, scientific research in microgravity, and the difficulties of living in space.

Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre‘s Director General, Salem Al Marri, emphasized the importance of events like the live calls with Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi in inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts.

The hope is that by sharing Al Neyadi’s journey into space, a lifelong passion for space exploration will be sparked, as will a culture of curiosity, innovation, and exploration in the UAE.

Such events encourage young people to dream big and pursue their dreams in space and beyond. This is part of the UAE’s larger effort to promote STEM education and inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Dr. Al Neyadi is the second Emirati astronaut and the second Arab to travel to space. During his stay, he will participate in over 200 NASA-assigned experiments, as well as 19 involving UAE universities. These experiments cover a wide range of scientific fields, including medicine, biology, physics, and others.

They are intended to advance our understanding of space and its potential applications for future human exploration and development.

After undergoing rigorous training across different parts of the world for five years, Dr. Al Neyadi was selected by the UAE to be one of two astronauts in 2018. His selection came alongside that of Hazza Al Mansouri, who later became the first Emirati in space in the following year.

Dr. Al Neyadi received extensive training in Russia, parts of Europe, and Canada in preparation for his mission. In Houston, Texas, he also completed NASA’s basic training program, as well as mission-specific training for his trip to space.

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The training included learning to speak Russian, spending hours each day in space simulators to familiarize his body with the effects of microgravity, training to fly supersonic jets, and completing spacewalk training.

All of this training is intended to prepare astronauts for the harsh environment of space, where they must deal with the effects of zero gravity, radiation exposure, and other challenges.

The UAE’s investment in space exploration and technology is a significant step forward for the country and the region, driving innovation and inspiring young people to pursue careers in science and technology.

These efforts help to increase global awareness of space and its potential for human exploration and development.

The event provides a unique opportunity for UAE residents, particularly youth, to interact with astronauts and be inspired to pursue careers in related fields, highlighting the UAE’s growing role in space exploration.