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Kabul mourns the first Afghan astronaut
Abdul Akhund Momand, the first Afghan astronaut, passed away at the age of 76 in Germany after a long battle with illness. He was transported back to Kabul to be buried according to his family's wishes. His historic journey took place in 1988 when he became the first Afghan to travel into space aboard a Soyuz TM-6 spacecraft. During his nine-day mission, he conducted scientific experiments while carrying a copy of the Holy Quran. His accomplishment made him a national icon and a source of pride for Afghanistan.
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