Historical Events tagged with "Saudi Arabia"
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Space Exploration
Sultan bin Salman Al Saud in Space
June 17th, 1985 39 years ago
The Space Shuttle Discovery launched, carrying Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as a payload specialist. This marked a significant moment as he became the first Arab and first Muslim to travel to space. The mission, STS-51-G, aimed to deploy various satellites and conduct scientific experiments. Discovery lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, showcasing international cooperation in space exploration.
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