List of Muslim astronauts

This is a list of astronauts of Muslim origin who have traveled to outer space.

As of 2024, 18 of them (14 men and 4 women) have been in outer space.

Except Muhammed Faris, all of them are alive as of June 2024.

Malaysia's space agency, Angkasa, convened a conference of 150 Islamic scientists and scholars in 2006 to address the question, among others, of how to pray towards Mecca in space.

A document was produced in early 2007 called "A Guideline of Performing Ibadah (worship) at the International Space Station (ISS)" and was approved by Malaysia's National Fatwa Council.

Sultan bin Salman Al Saud , the first Arab and Muslim to fly in outer space.
Anousheh Ansari , the first female Muslim and Iranian American in space.