International Desk: Emirati icon and the first Muslim astronaut Nora Al-Matroooshi gave a heart-wrenching account of how Arab and Muslim astronauts and researchers are becoming proud partners in the space sector. He said that history is not only confined between the black letters on the pages of books, but can also match the reality of time. News Khaleej Times
His clear pronouncement—'The prospect of Muslim scientists in space is quite bright. We can no longer go back to the Stone Age.
Knowledge is power and the sky is its limit. The Muslim nation can once again sit on the seat of excellence thanks to its glorious tradition in global knowledge and discovery. We have nothing to lose. There is a whole world to conquer.'
At the World Women's Forum in Dubai on November 26, she said, 'The UAE inspires to overcome the obstacles that can be overcome. The innovation of modern technology is also giving a lot of encouragement. It also gives a lot of inspiration to push yourself forward. Arab astronauts have already developed many tools to learn about space.
Our ancestors have also made important contributions in scientific discoveries and scientific expeditions. Their outstanding achievements are not only a matter of pride for us, but will inspire our future generations. Perhaps this is why the UAE has become a global leader in space industry in a short period of time.'
Matrushi said, “Our spacecraft 'Hope Probe' has already started orbiting the red planet Mars. This success is a historic achievement for the Arab world and humanity.
We have already sent many satellites into space. Made the space rover, which is exploring the lunar soil.”
It should be noted that Nora Al-Matrooshi is going to be the first woman astronaut in the Arab world. This 30-year-old mechanical engineer has already completed his training. He graduated from NASA's training program earlier this month. He is now eligible for missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and, if all goes well, is ready for the Artemis lunar mission, or even Mars.
