America records the performance of two pillars of Islam in space

Details revealed by "Sultan bin Salman" of his shuttle trip

Among the historically significant facts recorded for the journey in the space of Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on 29 Ramadan 1405H (June 17, 1985), attributed to an official US agency, NASA, space and the 39, aviation, according to which two important pillars of Islam STS-51G, where the first Muslim and Arab cosmonaut fasted on the last day of Ramadan, whose prayers throughout the journey, read and sealed by the Qur'an, have been performed despite the effects of atmospheric pressure, as we know.

The moment of landing .. and the parental bet

There is no doubt that the moment Prince Sultan bin Salman came down from space on Earth represents a new story in his life: he was officially honored to be the first Arab-Muslim astronaut and his name figured on paintings of honor from the history of spaceflight. He glorified his country.

The most important bet won after the return of the Arab-Muslim pioneer and his landing on the planet, among other scientific paris, is that of his father, the guardian of the two holy mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, when he proclaimed the to convince him himself For this trip: "Sultan will honor us all" and has already won this bet, which represents the greatest success of his son, Prince Sultan.

The Arab Satellite Communications Organization also bet on him when he appointed him for this extraordinary mission: after his successful return from mission, he was able to open closed doors to scientists and experts from Arab and Islamic countries, who are engaged later in the same path.

5 minutes to meet parents

Prince Sultan bin Salman confirmed that he and other astronauts had only been allowed to meet relatives for five minutes, taking a NASA bus to the scene to meet the family.

The astronaut said in his book "7 Days in Space" that as soon as he was off the bus, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, the former ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Washington, He found him opening his arms. They hugged each other warmly, exchanged kisses and then kissed his princes Fahd, Ahmed, Abdul Aziz, Faisal. Abdul Mohsen Al Bassam.

They took all the photos with him, before he dropped them after the allotted time, and again boarded the bus to get to the medical center.

The history of medical reports

In the medical center of NASA astronauts returning flights, Prince Sultan said that tests had been conducted to measure the degree of pressure and heart rate, with a heart diagram, an examination of the eyes, ears and neck and other tests; Having no viral disease, make sure the nerves are safe.

The astronaut explained that the result of the medical statements "is not wrong", pointing out that the doctors had then informed him that it would return to normal after three hours, while the body was starting to adapt to the new environment. It was just before he got on the plane that was waiting for him and his colleagues to go to Houston, their starting point for space.

Continue the task after landing

Prince Sultan bin Salman stressed that their mission was not limited to a ground landing, but had to accomplish many other tasks.

In order to discuss the progress of the mission, what has been accomplished at the private and public levels, in particular what has already been accomplished, difficulties encountered during the practical tests developed by the Saudi scientific team, as well as to undergo more periodic medical examinations. And reviewed the images taken in space, before filing the NASA employees and flight crew, hoping to see them again.

A successful exceptional journey

The Arab astronaut pointed out that the STS-51G flight of the shuttle was one of the most successful flights in the history of the US space agency, NASA, with the testimony from senior officials.

Prince Sultan explained that the trip had successfully completed all the tasks entrusted to him since the launch of the three satellites and the conduct of scientific experiments.

He stated that the trip was already exceptional in its various details, after it became the first flight of the shuttle itself, taking place as soon as possible between two successive flights.

Numbers for the first time in "NASA"

Prince Sultan revealed that the trip had reached an unprecedented number in the history of NASA, namely:

** First trip with an Arab astronaut and the first Muslim.

** Launch of the first Arab satellite from a space shuttle.

** The first astronaut outside the "NASA" trip did not pay for his trip.

** The first astronaut did the training in the shortest period of NASA history.

** First trip involving astronauts of 3 nationalities.

** The journey saw for the first time the establishment of the rites of prayer and fasting.

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Details revealed by "Sultan bin Salman" of his shuttle trip

Among the historically significant facts recorded for the journey in the space of Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on 29 Ramadan 1405H (June 17, 1985), attributed to an official US agency, NASA, space and the 39, aviation, according to which two important pillars of Islam STS-51G, where the first Muslim and Arab cosmonaut fasted on the last day of Ramadan, whose prayers throughout the journey, read and sealed by the Qur'an, have been performed despite the effects of atmospheric pressure, as we know.

The moment of landing .. and the parental bet

There is no doubt that the moment Prince Sultan bin Salman came down from space on Earth represents a new story in his life: he was officially honored to be the first Arab-Muslim astronaut and his name figured on paintings of honor from the history of spaceflight. He glorified his country.

The most important bet won after the return of the Arab-Muslim pioneer and his landing on the planet, among other scientific paris, is that of his father, the guardian of the two holy mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, when he proclaimed the to convince him himself For this trip: "Sultan will honor us all" and has already won this bet, which represents the greatest success of his son, Prince Sultan.

The Arab Satellite Communications Organization also bet on him when he appointed him for this extraordinary mission: after his successful return from mission, he was able to open closed doors to scientists and experts from Arab and Islamic countries, who are engaged later in the same path.

5 minutes to meet parents

Prince Sultan bin Salman confirmed that he and other astronauts had only been allowed to meet relatives for five minutes, taking a NASA bus to the scene to meet the family.

The astronaut said in his book "7 Days in Space" that as soon as he was off the bus, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, the former ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Washington, He found him opening his arms. They hugged each other warmly, exchanged kisses and then kissed his princes Fahd, Ahmed, Abdul Aziz, Faisal. Abdul Mohsen Al Bassam.

They took all the photos with him, before he dropped them after the allotted time, and again boarded the bus to get to the medical center.

The history of medical reports

In the medical center of NASA astronauts returning flights, Prince Sultan said that tests had been conducted to measure the degree of pressure and heart rate, with a heart diagram, an examination of the eyes, ears and neck and other tests; Having no viral disease, make sure the nerves are safe.

The astronaut explained that the result of the medical statements "is not wrong", pointing out that the doctors had then informed him that it would return to normal after three hours, while the body was starting to adapt to the new environment. It was just before he got on the plane that was waiting for him and his colleagues to go to Houston, their starting point for space.

Continue the task after landing

Prince Sultan bin Salman stressed that their mission was not limited to a ground landing, but had to accomplish many other tasks.

In order to discuss the progress of the mission, what has been accomplished at the private and public levels, in particular what has already been accomplished, difficulties encountered during the practical tests developed by the Saudi scientific team, as well as to undergo more periodic medical examinations. And reviewed the images taken in space, before filing the NASA employees and flight crew, hoping to see them again.

A successful exceptional journey

The Arab astronaut pointed out that the STS-51G flight of the shuttle was one of the most successful flights in the history of the US space agency, NASA, with the testimony from senior officials.

Prince Sultan explained that the trip had successfully completed all the tasks entrusted to him since the launch of the three satellites and the conduct of scientific experiments.

He stated that the trip was already exceptional in its various details, after it became the first flight of the shuttle itself, taking place as soon as possible between two successive flights.

Numbers for the first time in "NASA"

Prince Sultan revealed that the trip had reached an unprecedented number in the history of NASA, namely:

** First trip with an Arab astronaut and the first Muslim.

** Launch of the first Arab satellite from a space shuttle.

** The first astronaut outside the "NASA" trip did not pay for his trip.

** The first astronaut did the training in the shortest period of NASA history.

** First trip involving astronauts of 3 nationalities.

** The journey saw for the first time the establishment of the rites of prayer and fasting.