Four UAE astronaut candidates compete for final places

Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

The four remaining candidates battling to become the UAE's next astronauts are undergoing strenuous tests as they compete to secure the two coveted roles.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre is conducting the psychological assessments in collaboration with Emirates airline.

A total of 14 candidates had been selected before they were whittled down to the final four.

The assessments include teamwork, leadership, problem solving, decision-making, resilience and flexibility skills.

More than 3,000 Emiratis applied to join the programme's second batch of astronauts.

More from UAE

On Virgin Radio today

  • The Kris Fade Show

    6:00am - 10:00am

    Kris, Priti and Rossi host the UAE's biggest radio show. It's full of fun, laughs and it's Where The Stars Live.

  • Adam Eddine

    10:00am - 2:00pm

    Good vibes and loads of hit music!

Trending on Virgin Radio