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Abdul Ahad Momand, Only Afghan to Fly in Space, Is Dead

NYT World Monday 29 June 2026, 20:30 UTC By Richard Sandomir 1 min read
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A pilot in the Afghan Air Force, he was recruited for the Soviet space program. His 1988 flight took place as the Soviets were fighting a war in his country.

A pilot in the Afghan Air Force, he was recruited for the Soviet space program. His 1988 flight took place as the Soviets were fighting a war in his country.
Abdul Ahad Momand (PERSON) the Afghan Air Force (ORG) Soviet (ORG) Soviets (ORG)
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