Weather of Arabia - The Emirati astronaut published, on Tuesday, a video clip of him during his walk in space, saying that it was "an experience full of difficult challenges."
Al-Neyadi was conducting updates to the RFG unit of radio frequencies that is part of the International Space Station's "S-Band" communication system, as part of preparations for its return to Earth, the Emirates News Agency reported last Friday.
Al Neyadi wrote on his Twitter account: "The mission of walking in space was an experience full of difficult challenges. I learned a lot from it and touched during it your great support. Thank you to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center and NASA teams for everything we have achieved and their constant support for me."
Al-Neyadi referred to a 26-second video clip, saying that it "cuts short hours of work during this task while I prepare for what's to come."
The spacewalk was a challenging experience. I learned a lot from her and your great support. Thanks to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center and NASA teams for all that we have achieved and for always supporting me.
I'm sharing with you this video that sums up the hours of working through this task as I prepare for what lies ahead. pic.twitter.com/AiheIeKonX- Sultan AlNeyadi (@Astro_Alneyadi) May 2, 2023
The Emirati astronaut became the first Arab to walk in space, outside the International Space Station, as part of the missions of Mission 69 on the station.
On March 2, Al Neyadi embarked on an international mission to the International Space Station, with a duration of 6 months.
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