Abu Dhabi: UAE Space Scientist Sultan Al Nayadi remains optimistic that the UAE’s space launch was stopped minutes before. The mission was aborted three minutes before launch. Al Nayadi and six members of the mission team were preparing for this. It is learned that the mission was delayed at T-minus 2.30 minutes due to a ground system problem. Al Nayadi was accompanied by NASA scientists Stephen Bowen, Warren Woody Hoberg, and Roscosmos space scientist Andrifedyav.
‘He went on the mission promising to return to his children as soon as possible. I didn’t think it would be possible so soon. The mission members are all safe and their spirits are flying high. Al Nayadi tweeted that they have been trained according to the measures to suspend the launch and the safety of the space mission crew is of prime importance. Neyadi’s was a very confident response.
Al Nayadi has posted a picture of himself with his children in full preparation for space travel. Al Nayadi is the father of six children. Al Nayadi’s children were also in the area since Friday to send him off. UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan also reacted to the postponement of the mission. Al Nayadi also shared Hamadan’s tweet that hopes for the UAE’s manned space mission are flying high.
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