Muhammed Faris
Syrian aviator and astronaut
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Muhammed Ahmed Faris was a Syrian military aviator and astronaut. He was the first Syrian and the second Arab in space. Wikipedia
Born: 1951, Aleppo, Syria
Died: April 19, 2024 (age 72 years), Gaziantep, Türkiye
Space missions: Soyuz TM-3 and Soyuz TM-2
Spouse: Gind Akil
Nationality: Syrian and Turkish
Education: Kuweires Military Aviation Institute (1973)
Awards: Order of Lenin and Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"