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UAE Engineer Wraps Up NASA Space Travel Study

UAE is breaking boundaries in space exploration

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UAE Engineer Wraps Up NASA Space Travel Study

Captain Engineer Obaid Al-Suwaidi from the UAE has successfully wrapped up his participation in a pioneering 45-day study simulating the challenges of long-term space travel.

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The study, part of NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Campaign 7 Mission, focuses on preparing for future missions to Mars.

Inside the Mission

Al-Suwaidi joined an international team comprising Kristen Magas, Tiffany Snyder, and Anderson Wilder for this analog mission. Together, they undertook tasks like simulating Mars "walks" via virtual reality, growing vegetables, and even shrimp farming—key experiments designed to explore sustainability during deep-space missions.

The HERA habitat, a three-story facility mimicking the isolation and confinement of space, served as their base. The study delved into the psychological and physiological effects of isolation, aiming to improve crew performance and well-being during extended space exploration.

UAE’s Contributions to Science

During the mission, Al-Suwaidi conducted 18 scientific experiments, six of which were developed by Emirati universities. His participation highlights the UAE’s growing role in space research and its collaboration with global institutions like NASA.

Building on Progress

This mission marked the fourth and final group of volunteers for NASA’s HERA Campaign 7 in 2024, following earlier phases in March, June, and September. With each phase, researchers gain deeper insights into the complexities of human space travel, edging closer to making Mars missions a reality.

As the UAE continues to invest in space exploration, Al-Suwaidi’s achievements reinforce the nation’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge on a global scale.

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