Today marks a historic moment in space exploration as two Saudi Arabian astronauts embark on a private mission to space! Dr. Nouf Al-Rakan and Dr. Nayef Al-Rakan are set to become the first Saudi Arabian astronauts to make the journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The launch of their mission is taking place at the Saudi Arabia Space Center in Riyadh and is the result of the country’s long-standing commitment to the development of its space program. This endeavor is a significant step for Saudi Arabia’s space exploration efforts and will pave the way for future astronaut missions to come.

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source: Phys.org