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Muhammed Faris Al-Aqidi

Muhammed Faris Al-Aqidi (1951–2024) flew to space twice, spending 8.0 days off Earth in total. Nationality: First Syrian Republic. First flight: Soyuz TM-2, 1987.

First Syrian Republic2 spaceflights8.0 days in space

Spaceflights

Feb 5, 1987
Soyuz TM-2Soyuz-U2 · Baikonur
Jul 22, 1987
Soyuz TM-3Soyuz-U2 · Baikonur

Career

Nationality
First Syrian Republic
Born
1951
Died
2024
Occupation
astronaut, aircraft pilot, military personnel
Rank
major general

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
7.96 days
First flight
February 5, 1987
Latest flight
Soyuz TM-3
Awards (Wikidata)
4: Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union; Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"…

Source: Wikidata Q430996 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.