While there haven't been any official announcements of Muslim astronauts performing Islamic rituals in space, there have been several Muslim astronauts who have traveled into space.
Here are some examples:
- Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor from Malaysia became the first Muslim astronaut to perform the Hajj pilgrimage while in space in 2007. He was part of the Soyuz TMA-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
- Anousheh Ansari from Iran became the first female space tourist and the first Muslim woman in space. She traveled to the ISS in 2006.
- Sultan Al Neyadi from the United Arab Emirates became the first Arab astronaut to perform a long-duration space mission. He spent six months on the ISS in 2023.
These are just a few examples of Muslim astronauts who have traveled into space. The growing presence of Muslims in space is a testament to the inclusivity and diversity of the space exploration field.
