By Zika Bobby
A team of astronauts, including Nigeria’s Owolabi Salis, will today embark on a space exploration mission under Blue Origin.
Salis, a U.S.-based lawyer and politician, will become the first Nigerian to venture into space.
The astronauts have undergone preparatory training at a desert camp to acclimatise themselves for the space exploration experience.
Others on the expedition include Allie Kuehnor, Carl Kuerhnour, Leland Larson, Freeddie Rescignor Jnr. and Jim Sitkin. Salis expressed enthusiasm for spiritual research, stating: “For me, spiritual research is just that subject that irresistibly tickles my fancy.”
Blue Origin has released a trademark patch for the mission, named: N-33
Salis’s historic journey marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s space exploration aspirations.
According to a press release issued by Blue Origin, the travel trajectory is accessible to all members of the public to watch online.