Abdul Ahad Mohmand
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About
The first Afghan and fourth Muslim to go into outer space, he spent 9 days on board the Mir Space Station.
Before Fame
He graduated from the Polytechnical University of Kabul and later trained as a pilot and astronaut in the Soviet Union.
Trivia
He is a retired Afghan Air Force aviator.
Family Life
His mother was so concerned while he was in space, the Afghan president arranged a video/audio conference between the two in the president's office.
Associated With
He and Neil Armstrong have flown in space.
