AeroStan Aircompany took part in a ceremonial event organized by the Kyrgyz Aviation Institute named after Abdraimov, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic, the first cosmonaut from Kyrgyzstan – Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov!
He made his first flight as a flight specialist of the Endeavour spacecraft.
And his second flight he conducted as the commander of the Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft and flight engineer of the 10th main expedition to the International Space Station.
Salizhan Shakirovich spent 201 days in space and went into outer space twice.
He was also the commander of the backup crews of the Soyuz TM-29 and Soyuz TM-30 spacecraft.
A school and several streets in the city of Osh are named after Salizhan Shakirovich. He is also an honorary citizen of the city of Bishkek.
Our Hero has more than 15 different awards.
In 2014, Salizhan Shakirovich installed the national flag of Kyrgyzstan at the North Pole.
We wish you good health, happiness and new heights in life!
With best wishes,
AeroStan Aircompany.
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