Hazza Al Mansouri Future to Deliver Speech at Museum of the Future

Hazza Al Mansouri, the first Emirati astronaut, is delivering a speech on the future of the UAE astronaut programme and space exploration at the Museum of the Future’s Auditorium  Level 5, in the OSS Hope exhibition on Wednesday, 19th October, 2022.

Al Mansoori’s keynote is part of the Museum of the Future’s Future Talks series which aims shed light on inspiring Arab and international figures and present pioneering ideas to experts in the academic, scientific, cultural, social, developmental, and other secto

As part of his visit to the Museum of the Future, Al Mansouri will host a kids’ story-telling session about his visit to the space, where he will engage with around 20 children.

The activity, which takes place on Level 5 of the museum in the OSS Hope exhibition, is in line with its aim to inspire future generations. OSS Hope is a depiction of a space station in the year 2071 where visitors interact with various stories and join its community.

There will be also a mini exhibition highlighting items from his time in space, including his space suit, the kind of food he ate, and a photo gallery documenting his journey.

Al Mansoori is part of the UAE Astronaut Programme, which was launched by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in 2017.