The first Arab female astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi, is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the International Space Station for eight days.

The story
The first Arab female astronaut, Rayyanah Barnawi, has blasted into space. She is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the International Space Station for eight days. As well as having a holiday, the tourists will conduct independent research, according to space company, Axiom.

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Key words and phrases

? out of this world - incredible; very good
- I had some amazing cake yesterday – it was out of this world.
- I went to an incredible concert last weekend – the music was out of this world.

? swoop - fly quickly and efficiently
- The eagle swooped down from the mountain and caught a mouse.
- The plane swooped onto the runway.

? paves the way - makes something possible
- The successful scientific trial will pave the way for new medicines.
- A university degree often paves the way for a successful career.

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