Which female Emirati mechanical engineer was selected in the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme and became the first Emirati and Arab woman astronaut?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Nora Al Matrooshi
- Step 1: Nora Al Matrooshi holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from United Arab Emirates University and was one of two astronauts selected from over 4,000 applicants in the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme. Answer: Nora Al Matrooshi. She is the first Emirati and Arab woman astronaut, and in 2024 she graduated from the NASA astronaut candidate class training programme. Why not the others: Sarah Al Amiri, Reem Al Hashimy and Hessa Buhumaid don't fit.
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