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Soyuz TM-3
Muhammed Faris becomes the first Syrian in space.
Mission Overview
This mission carried the first Syrian cosmonaut to the Mir station. It also served as a "lifeboat" swap for the long-duration crew already on board.
Learning from History
"Muhammed Faris conducted experiments in space medicine and materials science before returning to Earth after 8 days."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Country | USSR/Syria |
| Type | Crewed |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Soyuz-U2 |