The Spaceman of Afghanistan
Oct 13, 2014 · 1h
Overview
In 1988 the first and only Afghan astronaut, Ahad Momand, went into space. He spent a week on the Russian space station Mir and was welcomed back a hero. But civil war tore his country apart and Ahad fled with his family to Germany. A quarter of a century later, with his country still suffering violence, Ahad now wants to revisit his historic space mission. He travels first to Moscow, where he relives the joys and dangers of his flight, before returning to Afghanistan hoping to inspire a new generation of Afghans by telling his story once more.
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What is The Spaceman of Afghanistan about?
In 1988 the first and only Afghan astronaut, Ahad Momand, went into space. He spent a week on the Russian space station Mir and was welcomed back a hero. But civil war tore his country apart and Ahad fled with his family to Germany. A quarter of a century later, with his country still suffering violence, Ahad now wants to revisit his historic space mission. He travels first to Moscow, where he…
When was The Spaceman of Afghanistan released?
The Spaceman of Afghanistan was released on October 13, 2014.
How long is The Spaceman of Afghanistan?
The Spaceman of Afghanistan runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Spaceman of Afghanistan?
The cast of The Spaceman of Afghanistan includes Abdul Ahad Mohmand (Himself).