Al Mansouri was born on 13 December 1983 in the Abu Dhabi suburb of Al Wathba. In his childhood, Hazza loved exploring and watching stars and meteors on dark nights in the desert of Liwa where he spent most of his childhood. He dreamed of being a pilot and loved to read about airplanes and space trips
On September 24, 2019, it was announced that Al Mansouri will fly with the UAE flag on his 8-day mission. Besides, to mark the country's “Year of Tolerance”,
An Emirati achievement we take pride in and dedicate to Muslim and Arab nations.”
The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai went on to speak of his pride for the UAE's space exploration efforts.
"Our next station is Mars through the Hope Probe, competently designed by our Emirati youth," he wrote.
More than two years ago, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, launched the UAE Astronaut Programme.