A live broadcast by the American space agency "NASA" on the YouTube platform today, Friday, documented the exit of Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi from the airlock of the International Space Station, making him the first Arab to walk in space. Earlier, Al Neyadi stated that he would exit the airlock of the International Space Station on Friday, becoming the first Arab to walk in space.
Counting down the hours until we pass through the ISS airlock into space. Wearing the spacesuit and proudly bearing the UAE flag on my arm, I will soon be undertaking the Arab world’s first spacewalk. Wish us luck! ??✨ pic.twitter.com/nEkpPGZreK — Sultan AlNeyadi (@Astro_Alneyadi) April 28, 2023
Al Neyadi wrote on his Twitter page: "Today we reach a new station in our journey... I have undergone intensive training for more than 3 years in preparation for this mission that requires high concentration and precision." He added: "In a few hours, I will exit from the airlock of the International Space Station wearing this suit."
