A lively demonstration during a crew training session
Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni, with their crew Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner pose for photo ahead of their mission to the International Space Station from Florida in this photo released on May 20, 2023. Saudi Press Agency
The Axiom 2 crew is launching to the ISS on May 21, 5.37pm ET (May 22, 12.37am GST), for an eight-day trip. Saudi Press Agency
Saudi astronaut Ali Al Qarni in a Tesla vehicle during a launch dress rehearsal on May 20, 2023. AFP / Axiom Space
From left, Axiom 2 crew members Ali Al Qarni of Saudi Arabia, Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner of the US and Rayyanah Barnawi of Saudi Arabia. All photos: Axiom Space, unless stated otherwise
Ms Barnawi in her SpaceX suit. The crew will travel to the International Space Station for an eight-day trip on May 22
Mr Al Qarni gets suited up for spaceflight
Ms Barnawi trains inside a mock-up of the ISS
Mr Al Qarni learns about how the crew will drink water on the ISS
The Saudi astronauts train with American crewmates Ms Whitson and Mr Shoffner
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Ms Barnawi. Reuters
The crew members on the launch tower at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida
Mr Al Qarni during a training session for his trip to the ISS
Ms Barnawi trains for the mission
The crew hang patches celebrating their mission before the launch
Ms Barnawi trains with Ms Whitson
A lively demonstration during a crew training session
Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni, with their crew Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner pose for photo ahead of their mission to the International Space Station from Florida in this photo released on May 20, 2023. Saudi Press Agency
The Axiom 2 crew is launching to the ISS on May 21, 5.37pm ET (May 22, 12.37am GST), for an eight-day trip. Saudi Press Agency
Saudi astronaut Ali Al Qarni in a Tesla vehicle during a launch dress rehearsal on May 20, 2023. AFP / Axiom Space
From left, Axiom 2 crew members Ali Al Qarni of Saudi Arabia, Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner of the US and Rayyanah Barnawi of Saudi Arabia. All photos: Axiom Space, unless stated otherwise
Ms Barnawi in her SpaceX suit. The crew will travel to the International Space Station for an eight-day trip on May 22
Mr Al Qarni gets suited up for spaceflight
Ms Barnawi trains inside a mock-up of the ISS
Mr Al Qarni learns about how the crew will drink water on the ISS
The Saudi astronauts train with American crewmates Ms Whitson and Mr Shoffner
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Ms Barnawi. Reuters
The crew members on the launch tower at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida
Mr Al Qarni during a training session for his trip to the ISS
Ms Barnawi trains for the mission
The crew hang patches celebrating their mission before the launch
Ms Barnawi trains with Ms Whitson
A lively demonstration during a crew training session
