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On May 31, 2020, Dr. Ala’a Azzam, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Jordan, appeared in a live interview on BBC Arabic to comment on the historic docking of an American space capsule carrying two astronauts with the International Space Station (ISS).

During the interview, Dr. Azzam highlighted the significance of this milestone, achieved by SpaceX in collaboration with NASA, marking the first crewed spaceflight launched from U.S. soil since 2011. She noted that this event restores the United States’ capability to send astronauts to space without relying on Russian spacecraft.

She explained the technical aspects of the Crew Dragon capsule's docking process, emphasizing the precision and control required for a successful automated rendezvous with the ISS. Dr. Azzam also pointed out that this mission reflects the growing role of public-private partnerships in space exploration, paving the way for future missions to the Moon and Mars.

She concluded by stating that such breakthroughs serve as an inspiration for young students and researchers in the Arab world, reaffirming the importance of investing in science education and research to be part of the future of space.