Saudi Arabia launches astronaut program - state news agency

[September 22, 2022]  (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has launched an astronaut program, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday, with the first journey to space set for 2023 carrying the country's first female astronaut.  

(Reporting by Lilian Wagdy; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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