Rayyanah Barnawi, a stem cell researcher, became the first woman from the kingdom to go to space.
…“Hello from outer space! It feels amazing to be viewing Earth from this capsule,” Barnawi said after settling into orbit.
Added al-Qarni: “As I look outside into space, I can’t help but think this is just the beginning of a great journey for all of us.”
“Also, I didn’t realize how nice it could be to not have my face covered up all the time!”