UAE

Sultan Neyadi’s return to Earth postponed: NASA

No Comments
Sultan Al Neyadi
A screengrab of the video shows Sultan Al Neyadi doing the bicycle moves used in jiu-jitsu on board the International Space Station.
Image Credit: Twitter@Astro_Alneyadi

Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that the scheduled return of UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi from the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed due to unfavourable weather conditions.

US space agency NASA announced the delay, citing unfavorable weather conditions near the splashdown sites off the coast of Florida.

The next available undocking opportunity is no earlier than 3.05 pm in UAE time [7.05 am EDT] on Sunday, September 3, with a splashdown no earlier than 8.05 am in UAE time [12.07 am EDT] on Monday, September 4, pending weather evaluations.

To discuss the situation and confirm the new return date, a meeting has been scheduled for Friday evening, NASA added.

The splashdown was originally scheduled for 8.58 am on Sunday.

The UAE Astronaut Programme is one of the projects managed by MBRSC under the UAE’s National Space Programme and funded by the ICT Fund of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), which aims to support research and development in the ICT sector in the UAE and promote the country’s integration on the global stage.

Read more…….

Related Articles

Why entrepreneurs must prioritise mental health to avoid burnout

No Comments

Image Credit: Shutterstock Creating a successful business is a huge challenge that requires dedication, energy and passion. Demands placed on entrepreneurs are so great that they are often forced to forgo other aspects of their lives such as social activities, family time or just free time in general. However, if[…]

Dubai Police officer awarded honorary doctorate in crisis management

No Comments

Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi (fourth from right), Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs in Dubai Police, receiving the degree Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs in Dubai Police, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate by Vanridge University in recognition of[…]