In an unprecedented leap for Africa and the Arab world, Sara Sabry has etched her name in the annals of history as the first Egyptian, Arab, and African woman astronaut to venture into space. Her landmark journey aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket on August 4, 2022, marked a significant milestone, not just for her but for the entire continent and the realms of science and exploration she represents.
At 31-years-old, Sabry, a mechanical and biomedical engineer by training, took center stage at GITEX Africa in Marrakesh to share her extraordinary journey. Throughout her career, she has battled against societal skepticism and the limitations imposed by her nationality. Yet, it was her unwavering perseverance and drive to create opportunities in the face of adversity that propelled her into space. “I would never have had the opportunity to access the space field without an effort to create opportunities for myself,” she expressed, reflecting on the challenges that paved her path to the stars.
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Motivated by her own experiences, Sabry went on to establish the Deep Space Initiative, a visionary project aimed at democratizing space exploration. Through her initiative, she seeks to broaden the horizon of possibilities, ensuring that space becomes a realm accessible to all humanity, irrespective of geography or background.
Sara Sabry’s journey is a testament to the power of ambition, resilience, and the unyielding human spirit to explore beyond the confines of our world. Her achievements not only honor her Egyptian heritage and African identity but also illuminate a path for future generations of dreamers aiming for the stars.
