Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

Malaysian astronaut and surgeon

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor - Explorers & Adventurers born July 27th, 1972
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A Malaysian surgeon and astronaut, completed a historic mission aboard the International Space Station in 2007 as the first Malaysian in space. This mission was part of the Soyuz TMA-11 flight. Besides space exploration, practiced medicine and contributed to the medical field.

Completed the first Malaysian space mission in 2007

Participated in the Soyuz TMA-11 mission

Trained as a surgeon

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