First Egyptian, Arab woman to go to space recounts her journey
Sara Sabry, the first Egyptian, Arab and African woman to travel into space, told Al-Monitor about her trip, the dangers she felt and her future plans in this field.
![Sara Sabry is seen in this photo taken on Aug. 4, 2022.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/2022-11/sara.png?h=a5ae579a&itok=nOC-KP9b)
CAIRO — Sara Sabry, executive director and founder of Deep Space Initiative, a nonprofit organization that aims to increase accessibility in the space field, became the first Egyptian, Arab and African woman to travel into space in August.
She told Al-Monitor about her journey into space.