Hazza Al Mansoori says being the first Arab to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) “is a huge responsibility”.
The man who is also set to become the first UAE national in space made the comments at a press conference at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Moscow.
“Twenty days left for the historic launch of the UAE and the Arab world’s trip to the ISS, and I have a lot on my mind today,” said Al Mansoori.
“I’d like to thank our wise leadership for this great opportunity, as well as my parents who supported me to reach where I am today.”
Last month it was revealed that he will carry out 16 different scientific experiments during his time on the ISS.
The rocket carrying him and two other astronauts will launch from Kazakstan at 5:56 pm UAE time on September 25.
Al Mansoori will take around 10 kg worth of UAE-related souvenirs and memorabilia onboard the ISS including pictures of the country's leaders and Ghaf tree seeds.
Fellow Emirati Sultan Al Neyadi, who has also been fully trained over the last few months to be an astronaut, is his back-up.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where several key decisions were approved.
The UAE has conducted a new medical evacuation from Gaza, airlifting 119 patients and injured individuals, along with their family members, in coordination with the World Health Organisation.
The UAE has welcomed the Syrian government's announcement on reaching a roadmap to resolve the crisis in Suwayda governorate, commending the efforts of Jordan and the US in achieving this outcome.
The Eid Al Etihad Team has announced an open call for artists, designers, creative businesses, and manufacturers across the UAE to create official merchandise for the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
The UAE has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar, strongly condemning the Israeli attack on Doha and reiterating its support in confronting all threats to its security and stability during an urgent debate of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to install battery-swapping stations for electric bikes across key locations in the emirate.
The UAE and Azerbaijan have taken a major step forward in their bilateral relations, announcing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a high-level meeting in Karabakh.
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