The Astronaut from Afghanistan
Abdul Ahad Momand - The Flight to Space
in the beautiful country of Afghanistan, there lived a very special man named Abdul Ahad Momand. He was born on January 1, 1959, in a small village called Sardeh in the Ghazni province. As a boy, Ahad loved to look up at the stars and dream about what it would be like to travel to space.
Ahad was very smart and loved to learn. He went to school just like you do and studied very hard. He enjoyed learning about science and how things worked. Ahad's dream was to become an astronaut and travel to space one day.
When Ahad grew up, he joined the Afghan Air Force. He became a pilot and learned to fly airplanes. Ahad was very good at flying and loved being up in the sky. His hard work and dedication paid off, and he was chosen for a very special mission.
In 1988, Ahad was selected to train as an astronaut. This was a very big deal because he would be the first Afghan to go to space. He traveled to a place called Star City in Russia to start his training. Ahad worked very hard, learning everything he needed to know about space travel and how to live in space.
After months of training, the big day finally arrived. On August 29, 1988, Abdul Ahad Momand flew into space aboard a spacecraft called Soyuz TM-6. He traveled with two other astronauts, one from Russia and one from Bulgaria. They were headed to the Mir Space Station, which was high above the Earth.
As the spacecraft launched, Ahad felt excited and a little nervous. But he knew he was ready for this amazing adventure. The rocket roared to life and lifted off the ground, soaring higher and higher until it reached space.
When Ahad arrived at the Mir Space Station, he was amazed. He could see the Earth below, and it looked so beautiful and peaceful from space. During his time on the space station, Ahad conducted many important experiments. He studied how being in space affects the human body and did scientific research that would help people on Earth.
Ahad spent nine days in space. He floated in the space station, experiencing what it was like to be weightless. He took pictures of Afghanistan from space and shared them with his fellow astronauts. It was an experience he would never forget.
On September 6, 1988, Ahad and his fellow astronauts returned to Earth. They landed safely, and Ahad was welcomed back as a hero. People all over Afghanistan were very proud of him. He had shown that with hard work and dedication, even the biggest dreams could come true.
Abdul Ahad Momand’s journey to space was a historic moment for Afghanistan. He inspired many people, showing them that anything is possible if you work hard and believe in your dreams.
And that is the story of Abdul Ahad Momand, the brave astronaut who reached for the stars. His journey to space inspired many people, and his name will be remembered for generations to come. The story of his courage and determination continues to inspire young minds to dream big and reach for the stars.