Addis Ababa – Ethiopia is preparing to mark a milestone in global space history as Emebet Mehabaw, a young aerospace engineer and space scientist, has been selected to travel into orbit in March 2029. She will represent Ethiopia as the nation’s first astronaut candidate and says she intends to carry the Ethiopian flag on this groundbreaking journey.
The mission, organized by Titans Space Industries Inc., will take place aboard the Titans Genesis Spaceplane and will be led by NASA veteran astronaut and retired U.S. Army Colonel William McArthur Jr.. McArthur is a seasoned space traveler with three Space Shuttle flights and six months as Commander of the International Space Station under his belt.
A Five-Hour Orbital Mission
The inaugural flight will be a five-hour orbital mission, reaching 300 km above Earth—nearly a quarter of the distance to the International Space Station. It will feature three hours of sustained zero gravity, offering scientists an unparalleled environment for research and human exploration.
Mrs. Mehabaw, who works as an aerospace engineer at Titan Space Industries, was chosen after rigorous evaluation of her physical, psychological, and research qualifications. She is expected to begin intensive astronaut training in 2026 alongside an international team of candidates.
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