UAE opens 1st private astronaut training center
The UAE has launched the region's first licensed private astronaut training center, established by BLINC Space Limited with AlphaX Holding.
The goal? Get astronauts ready for both government and private space missions, with a big focus on space medicine and realistic mission simulations.
This move puts the UAE firmly on the global space map.
Training and costs
Candidates go through tough physical and psychological tests to prep for long stays in orbit.
The program covers everything from handling stress in space to advanced medical training and high-tech simulations.
Prices aren't public yet, but expect them to match the cutting-edge tech and expert trainers involved.
Global outreach and job creation
The center aims to collaborate with NASA, ESA, and other top research groups worldwide—not just local programs—welcoming aspiring astronauts from everywhere.
It's also set to create new jobs and help turn the UAE into a hub for human spaceflight research and commercial astronaut training.