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Saudi astronauts finish the nine months training program for the space mission to the International Space Station

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Space Commission (SCC) has confirmed that the Saudi astronauts are ready for the mission to the International Space Station (ISS) this month, after completing the rigorous nine months training program for the flight.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Space Commission (SCC) has confirmed that the Saudi astronauts are ready for the mission to the International Space Station (ISS) this month, after completing the rigorous nine months training program for the flight.
  • This comes within the Kingdom's astronaut program, that was announced last September as one of the strategic programs the commission is executing.
  • As part of their training, the astronauts underwent 12 days in simulated space conditions.
  • The training program included instructing the astronauts on operational programs and operations that would be required aboard the ISS.

Saudi astronauts finish the nine months training program for the space mission to the International Space Station

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Space Commission (SCC) has confirmed that the Saudi astronauts are ready for the mission to the International Space Station (ISS) this month, after completing the rigorous nine months training program for the flight.

Key Points: 
  • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Space Commission (SCC) has confirmed that the Saudi astronauts are ready for the mission to the International Space Station (ISS) this month, after completing the rigorous nine months training program for the flight.
  • This comes within the Kingdom's astronaut program, that was announced last September as one of the strategic programs the commission is executing.
  • As part of their training, the astronauts underwent 12 days in simulated space conditions.
  • The training program included instructing the astronauts on operational programs and operations that would be required aboard the ISS.

NASA Observes Day of Remembrance Ahead of Columbia 20th Anniversary

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

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  • This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
  • The town hall will stream live on NASA TV, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • "NASA's Day of Remembrance is about pausing, remembering, and uplifting the legacies of the NASA family who gave their lives to advance the cause of discovery.
  • Additional various agency centers also will hold observances for NASA Day of Remembrance.

NASA Hosts National Space Council Meeting, Vice President Chairs Event

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Saturday, September 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the importance of climate, human spaceflight, and STEM education during the Biden-Harris Administration's second National Space Council meeting Friday, held at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the importance of climate, human spaceflight, and STEM education during the Biden-Harris Administration's second National Space Council meeting Friday, held at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
  • While at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Vice President Harris toured the agency's mission control with Nelson and Johnson Center Director Vanessa Wyche.
  • The Vice President also spoke with NASA astronauts Bob Hines, Kjell Lindgren, and Jessica Watkins, living and working aboard the International Space Station abouthowtheir research benefits life on Earth, supports long duration space flight, and protects our planet.
  • A recording of the full National Space Council meeting is available online at:
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NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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This year's NASA Day of Remembrance also marks 55 years since the Apollo 1 tragedy.

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  • This year's NASA Day of Remembrance also marks 55 years since the Apollo 1 tragedy.
  • The panel will air live on NASA Television, the agency's website , and the NASA app beginning at 3:30 p.m. EST.
  • Various NASA centers also will hold observances for NASA Day of Remembrance.
  • The agency also is paying tribute to its fallen astronauts with special online content, which will be updated on Day of Remembrance, at:
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NASA to Announce America's Next Class of Astronaut Candidates

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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The astronaut candidates will join NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, Johnson Center Director Vanessa Wyche, and Flight Operations Director Norm Knight on stage at the event, which will air live on NASA TV , the agency's website , and the NASA app .

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  • The astronaut candidates will join NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, Johnson Center Director Vanessa Wyche, and Flight Operations Director Norm Knight on stage at the event, which will air live on NASA TV , the agency's website , and the NASA app .
  • The astronaut candidates also will be available for virtual interviews the day after the announcement, on Tuesday, Dec. 7.
  • The astronaut candidates will report to NASA Johnson in January to begin their training in spacecraft systems, spacewalking skills, teamwork, and other necessary skills.
  • Get more information about astronaut selection, and for information about the candidates after their introduction, visit: