Ali AlQarni

Ali AlQarni (Arabic: علي القرني; born March 1992) is a Saudi astronaut, selected for Axiom Mission 2 by the Saudi Space Commission; his selection was officially announced on February 12, 2023.

Ali AlQarni
علي القرني
AlQarni in 2023
BornMarch 1992 (age 32)
Sabt Al-Alaya, Balqarn, 'Asir Province, Saudi Arabia
StatusActive
Space career
Time in space
9 days, 5 hours and 27 minutes
Selection2023
MissionsAxiom Mission 2

He holds a bachelor's degree in aeronautical sciences from King Faisal Air Academy. He is a captain in the Royal Saudi Air Force, where he pilots the F-15SA. He has logged 2,387 hours of flying time.

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