Muhammed Faris
Muhammed Ahmed Faris (Arabic: محمد أحمد فارس, Muḥammad ʾAḥmad Fāris; born 26 May 1951) is a Syrian military aviator. He was the first Syrian and the second Arab in space.
Muhammed Faris | |
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Faris in 2012 | |
| Born | 26 May 1951 |
| Status | Retired |
| Nationality | Syria, Turkey |
| Other names | Muhammed Ahmed Adas |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Lenin Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration" |
| Space career | |
| Interkosmos Research Cosmonaut | |
| Rank | General, Syrian Air Force |
Time in space | 7d 23h 04min |
| Selection | 1985 Intercosmos Group |
| Missions | Mir EP-1 (Soyuz TM-3 / Soyuz TM-2) |
Mission insignia | |
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