Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From the heart of Dubai, a new generation of explorers is reaching for the stars. Meet Nora AlMatrooshi, the first Emirati and Arab woman astronaut, and Mohammed Al Mulla, a former Dubai police pilot turned space explorer, both training with NASA in Houston to one day journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
At the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, engineers and scientists are not only preparing astronauts for space but also building satellites to monitor our changing planet and developing lunar rovers to explore the Moon’s surface.
Though their first lunar mission ended in a crash, the team, led by Dr. Solid Mina, rebuilt and is preparing to launch again, determined to turn setbacks into stepping stones toward the stars.
From underwater astronaut training to moon-bound robots, this is the story of how the UAE is shaping the future of space exploration, and inspiring a new generation across the Arab world to dream bigger, look higher, and think beyond our planet.
#spacetravel #spaceexploration #astronaut #greatbigstory
Welcome to Great Big Story - Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond.
From the heart of Dubai, a new generation of explorers is reaching for the stars. Meet Nora AlMatrooshi, the first Emirati and Arab woman astronaut, and Mohammed Al Mulla, a former Dubai police pilot turned space explorer, both training with NASA in Houston to one day journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
At the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, engineers and scientists are not only preparing astronauts for space but also building satellites to monitor our changing planet and developing lunar rovers to explore the Moon’s surface.
Though their first lunar mission ended in a crash, the team, led by Dr. Solid Mina, rebuilt and is preparing to launch again, determined to turn setbacks into stepping stones toward the stars.
From underwater astronaut training to moon-bound robots, this is the story of how the UAE is shaping the future of space exploration, and inspiring a new generation across the Arab world to dream bigger, look higher, and think beyond our planet.
#spacetravel #spaceexploration #astronaut #greatbigstory
Welcome to Great Big Story - Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond.
