Dubai: Hundreds of Emiratis have applied to enrol in the second edition of the UAE Astronaut Programme.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) said that up to 1,000 enthusiastic citizens registered within four hours.
Emiratis can register for the programme online on mbrsc.ae/astronauts.
MBRSC assistant director-general for scientific and technological affairs Salem Al-Merri said that the deadline for registration is January 19, 2020, adding that the door for nomination is open for men and women.
Applicants will go through several tests including physical, mental and psychological tests, before the final set of participants are selected, Albayan reports.