1/5: Sad news: #Syrian #cosmonaut and military aviator #Muhammed_Faris has passed away in #Turkey. He made history as the first Syrian and second #Arab to journey into #space. #MuhammedFaris #محمد_فارس
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2/5: Born in #Aleppo, #Syria, #Muhammed_Faris served as a #pilot in the #Syrian Air Force, reaching the rank of major general. His expertise in navigation led to his selection for the Intercosmos spaceflight program in 1985. 🌍✈️ #Aleppo #SyrianAirForce #MuhammedFaris #محمد_فارس
3/5:#Muhammed_Faris embarked on his space journey aboard #Soyuz TM-3 to the Mir space station in July 1987, spending nearly 8 days in space. His achievements earned him the title Hero of the #Soviet_Union and the #Order_of_Lenin. #MuhammedFaris #محمد_فارس