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Abdul Ahad Mohmand

Abdul Ahad Mohmand (1959–2026) flew to space twice, spending 8.9 days off Earth in total. Nationality: Germany. First flight: Soyuz TM-5, 1988.

Germany2 spaceflights8.9 days in space

Spaceflights

Jun 7, 1988
Soyuz TM-5Soyuz-U2 · Baikonur
Aug 29, 1988
Soyuz TM-6Soyuz-U2 · Baikonur

Career

Nationality
Germany
Born
1959
Died
2026
Occupation
astronaut, aircraft pilot, accountant
Military branch
Afghan Air Force
Rank
colonel

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
8.85 days
First flight
June 7, 1988
Latest flight
Soyuz TM-6
Education
Gagarin Air Force Academy; Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia; Krasnodar Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots named after Hero of the Soviet Union A.K. Serov
Awards (Wikidata)
5: Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union; Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"…

Source: Wikidata Q77349 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.