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his role model, and finds inspiration in his unique work ethic, management skills, and goal-oriented mindset. When it comes to space-exploration, AlMulla's role models are the
Emirati astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi. AlMulla lives by the saying: “The person who pursues their goal in
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As part of his preparation for future space missions, AlMulla began training with NASA's 10-member
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AlMulla was one of the two astronauts selected in the second batch of the UAE Astronaut
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Programme is one of the projects managed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) under the UAE’s National Space Programme and funded by the ICT Fund of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). The Programme aims to support research and
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AlMulla's passion for space is interlinked with his love for aviation. His interest in the field was further prompted after the first batch of the UAE Astronaut
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