In August 2022, Ms Sara Sabry became the first Arab woman and the first Egyptian to fly to space on a brief suborbital ride operated by the Blue Origin astro-tourist venture linked to Mr Jeff Bezos.

U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is back on Earth after living on the International Space Station for the last five-plus months.

The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months.