The director of the Emirates Astronaut Program, Engineer Salem Al Marri, said that the selection of astronauts Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi came after proving high military efficiency among more than 4,000 applicants for this mission.

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#Salem_Almari, Director of the #Emirates astronaut program tells us the most important reasons to choose #Hazza_Almansouri and #Sultan_Nayadi from around 4000 people #Mohamed_Bin_Rashed_Aspace Center #Sultan_Nayadi #Tamouh_Zayed_Hanag_Space @ MBRSpaceCentre @Space_Station

- Dubai TV (@dubaitv) October 12, 2019