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Astronauts from South Africa

2 people from South Africa flew to space, the first in 2001. Together they spent 9.9 days off Earth.

2 people10 days in space
Mark ShuttleworthMark Shuttleworth2001 · 2 flights · 9.9 dMike MelvillMike Melvill · 0.0 d

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