In a move that is expected to attract the attention of the Arab public in all its different categories, Dubai TV announced the launching of the new astronauts program for the first time on Arab television, in line with the vision of the UAE and its interest in space and astronomy. The program comes in cooperation with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), 12 participants from various Arab countries, to achieve the dream of leadership and access to space, in an extraordinary experience with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, members of the jury, which includes a group of experts and specialists in space science and psychological tests and Friendly.

Executive Director of Radio and Television Sector at Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI), Ahmed Saeed Al Mansoori. He spoke about the pioneering role of Dubai TV in its multi-media channels in the field of keeping pace with the scientific, cultural and social movement in the various emirates of the UAE through its various programs and television, radio and digital coverage. , Said that Dubai TV has always emphasized its commitment and its multiple channels with the vision of the United Arab Emirates and its interest in space and astronomy. The UAE's interest in this science dates back to the 1970s, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy on him, forgave the NASA team responsible for the Apollo trip to the moon, which was a catalyst for the UAE's interest in space for three decades. Al Mansoori has re-established this interest since the founding of Thuraya Telecom in 1997, Yahsat in 2007 and the establishment of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Emirates Foundation for Advanced Science and Technology With the aim of promoting space science and scientific research in the UAE and the region. From February 2006 to April 2015, the Foundation worked with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center to establish the Emirates Space Agency to develop the space sector at the state level . Director of Dubai TV Sarah Ahmed Al-Jarmen expressed her pleasure that Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield joined the new program and was presided over by the jury. He was the first Canadian astronaut to travel in outer space and had two space shuttle missions. He also served as the commander of the International Space Station (ISS), along with Saud Abdulaziz Karamstaji, who has extensive experience in this field. He participated in a specialized team in the process of selecting, training and sending the first batch of UAE astronauts to space in specific scientific and research tasks. , Along with Lama Niqash, a specialist Sieh, which handles the task of supervising the participants and at the psychological level rehabilitation properly.

Jarmin stopped the technical and logistical capabilities provided by Dubai TV to present the new program, in terms of building a virtual space station and a private studio near the Emirate of Dubai in simulation of the space station on Mars, provides all the supplies and equipment for the filming of the new program, The United States, Star City in the Russian Federation and NASA in the United States, noting the importance of allowing all young Arab and Gulf talents to participate and compete in the new reality program, The group of international tests and standards, determined by the international space agencies for the candidates, to go through this experiment, which needs many psychological, physical and intellectual advantages to access to space, after the monitoring of a large financial award and budget for the first program on Arab television, Arab youth to reach the space, after passing the set of real tests, throughout the episodes of the program scheduled to launch live in September.

Real simulation

More than 18 months have been spent in preparation for the final version of the program, and the search for qualified Arab talent and energies to go through this real experience, which will ultimately lead to a major financial gain and a special recommendation letter from the Canadian astronaut to The International Space Agency (IEA), for training to join the spacewalk program after passing the set of tests that were put into a real simulation of the astronaut training program. At the same time, the team prepared the new program multiple tours to a number of countries and capitals to meet the candidates and their qualifications in this area, has submitted to the candidacy of the program Astronauts on the Dubai TV hundreds of young candidates, 50 young men and women in the first stage, decreased by half with the start of the second qualifying stage, to settle the total number of the last 12 participants from different Arab countries, later joined the jury, which began its work after the completion of the construction of the studio that simulates the atmosphere of the planet Mars, on the other And the changing atmosphere. The finalists, with all the equipment, lifestyles and adaptation to the new situation, joined the finalists, before moving to Russia and the United States to follow the next tests, which would lead to a single exit in each episode, leading to the announcement of the only winner With this unique scientific mission.

Creative energies

Canadian astronaut Chris Hedfield said: "We have 12 Arab youth. That is why I am happy to talk about the importance of this program for the rehabilitation of this elite elite of young people who have the passion and the genuine desire to serve their country on the scientific and cognitive level. It is also a good opportunity for the public in the Arab world to learn about the set of tests approved by the international space agencies, which will in turn allow future generations to seriously consider this experience on a larger scale. " "I am proud to be working today with a group of Arab youth to achieve a scientific dream that suits these creative human energies. That is why I invite everyone to follow all the stages and details that will be shared by the participants, throughout the new program which I believe will achieve high follow-up, everybody".

A member of the judging committee and the new program's presenter, Saud Abdulaziz Karamstji, spoke about the importance of providing these programs on Arab television channels, and presenting the bright image of the Arab youth and his high-level scientific ambitions, namely astronauts on Dubai TV, During the background and the scientific and academic experiences enjoyed by young participants in this field, which reveal the aspirations of a generation worthy of reaching the world and the real candidacy, to be a worthy and capable astronauts.

The psychologist and member of the judging panel, Lame Niqash, pointed to the psychological qualifications that a candidate must have for the astronaut's mission, namely the ability to withstand psychological and physical stress, teamwork, leadership qualities and the ability to act in unexpected situations. Many qualities and qualifications must be taken into account, which reveal very important aspects in the personality of the candidate for the task.

Zayed's meeting with «NASA team»

"The interest of the UAE in this science dates back to the 1970s, when the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Vice President of NASA, was in charge of the trip," said Ahmed Saeed Al Mansouri, executive director of Dubai Media Incorporated. "Apollo" to the moon, where the meeting was an incentive to focus the UAE space for three decades, until 2014, and the establishment of the Emirates Space Agency, with the aim of developing the space sector at the state level.

Real tests in the UAE, Star City in Russia and NASA in the United States.

Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk in outer space, chairs the program's jury.

Dubai TV set up a virtual space station and a private studio near the emirate of Dubai to simulate the space station on Mars.