Sultan Al Neyadi announces first public engagement after Earth return

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UAE astronaut Sultan al Neyadi has shared details of his first public speaking appearance upon his return to Earth from his six-month mission on board the ISS.

According to a post on social media, the Emirati astronaut will be taking part in a Future Experts session at the Museum of The Future in Dubai, discussing the UAE's latest advancements in the field of space exploration.

Al Neyadi is set to splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, September 3 after departing the ISS on Saturday, September 2.

Meanwhile. ahead of his departure, Sultan Al Neyadi has been testing his SpaceX suit to make sure it doesn't need any adjustment after spending so much time in space.  

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