About Ali AlQarni
Born 1992. Ali AlQarni is a Saudi fighter pilot and astronaut.
Ali AlQarni (; born March 1992) is a Saudi Air Force pilot and astronaut who was selected for Axiom Mission 2 by the Saudi Space Agency; 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, and Americans John Shoffner, and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. During his eight-day stay at the International Space Station, he conducted several experiments and outreach events.
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Who is Ali AlQarni?
Saudi astronaut
When was Ali AlQarni born?
Ali AlQarni was born in 1992 in Sabt Al Alaya.
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Ali AlQarni is a fighter pilot and astronaut.
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Ali AlQarni is Saudi.
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