Phạm Tuân
Phạm Tuân ([faːm˧ˀ˨ʔ twɜn˨˩] born 14 February 1947) is a retired Vietnam Air Force aviator and cosmonaut. He became the first Vietnamese citizen and the first person from an Asian country to fly in space when he launched aboard the Soyuz 37 mission as an Interkosmos Research Cosmonaut. He was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
Phạm Tuân | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 14, 1947 |
| Status | Retired |
| Nationality | Vietnamese |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Lenin Hero of the People's Armed Forces Hero of Labor of Vietnam Order of Ho Chi Minh |
| Space career | |
| Vietnam People's Air Force / Intercosmos Research Cosmonaut | |
Previous occupation | Pilot |
| Rank | Lieutenant General, Vietnam People's Air Force |
Time in space | 7d 20h 42m |
| Selection | 1979 Interkosmos Group |
| Missions | Soyuz 37 / 36 |
Mission insignia | |
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