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Russia to train the first Malaysian astronaut

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The launch to reach the ISS to occur on 2007

Malaysia aims more and more to grow in the aerospace sector and the national space agency is scheduling to put into orbit the first Malaysian astronaut, thanks to the technical and training support by Russia. Some 8000 persons would have put forward their candidacy but, however, only two astronaut will be selected, and only one between them will have a chance to reach the ISS (International Space Station)...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 100651
Rome, Italy, 07/26/2004 12:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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