Ali AlQarni

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Intro

Saudi astronaut

Places

Saudi Arabia

Pilot Aviator Fighter pilot Astronaut

Work field

Military Science

Gender

Male

Birth

March 1992 People who share this birthday

Place of birth

Al Alaya, 'Asir Province, Saudi Arabia

Age

32 years

Education

Bachelor of Science

King Faisal Air Academy

Saudi Arabia

Employers

Royal Saudi Air Force

Saudi Arabia

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Biography

Ali AlQarni (Arabic: علي القرني; born March 1992) is a Saudi astronaut, selected for Axiom Mission 2 by the Saudi Space Commission; his selection was officially announced on February 12, 2023.

He holds a bachelor's degree in aeronautical sciences from King Faisal Air Academy. He is a captain in the Royal Saudi Air Force, where he pilots the F-15SA. He has logged 2,387 hours of flying time.

Astronaut

On May 22, 2023, AlQarni arrived at the International Space Station aboard SpaceX ship Crew Dragon Freedom with fellow Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi, John Shoffner and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. During his eight-day stay in the International Space Station, he conducted several experiments and outreach events.

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