Ten stunning images captured by Sultan Al Neyadi from space

On March 30, he snapped a massive sandstorm vacuuming across the desert. “From so far out, I am continually reminded of the loveliness of our world,” he said.

“One of my favoured activities on the ISS is reaching after the lens for Earth observation, catching breath taking sights that can only be glimpsed from space.

Eye of Sahara – a unique geological structure made up of ancient rocks – from the International Space Station on May 4, 2023

“I’m pleased to share this recent photograph I clicked of a sandstorm vacuuming across the beautiful Sahara desert.” Astronauts must understand how to use professional cameras for missions on the orbiting outpost.

A massive sandstorm sweeping across the Sahara desert on March 30, 2023.

They carry on several roles in space, including photographer, plumber, taking out experimentations for scientists on the ground, mechanic, and conducting spacewalks to supervise the structure’s exterior.

First image of the UAE from the International Space Station on March 14, 2023.

Nasa and colleges in the UAE have given Dr Al Neyadi more than 200 experiments. Other photographs sent back by Dr Al Neyadi include pictures of his hometown, Umm Ghafa, in Al Ain.”Greetings to everyone in Al Ain,” on April 12.

“My precious memories of Umm Ghafa, its attractive streets and warm-hearted people stay engraved in my memory forever.”

He has also given his fans an understanding of his life and work on the space station, including videotapes and photographs of how he exercises, naps, eats, makes coffee and drinks water.

He completed the first spacewalk by an Arab astronaut on April 28, when he embarked outside the ISS for a six-and-a-half-hour supervision work.

“After finishing my first spacewalk, I am humbled by the adventure,” he said on Tuesday.

He will take a short trip with three of his coworkers on the Dragon spacecraft, which reached the ISS.

Nasa astronaut Stephen Bowen will be redocking the capsule in another dock. Two Saudi astronauts were meant to join DR AL Neyadi on 9 May, but their trip was postponed.