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First Malaysian In Space: Sheikh Muszaphar

Today we, Malaysian created another milestone. Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is the first Malaysian to go into space. I’m pretty sure he’ll become a Datuk when he comes back home.

I didn’t really give any hoo haa at first about this space thing. But after viewing the live telecast blast off of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, I’m actually quite proud.

I’ve taken a couple of photos right from my living room TV. Feast on it in case you’ve miss this historic moment and relish it as a proud Malaysian.

3, 2, 1……

Sleeping…don’t kacau la

Zzzzzz….still sleeping (his face is pretty tense man)

Hahaha SMILING. Rise and Shine!

Busy in space. His flight mates: Yuri Malenchenko from Russia and Peggy Whitson from America.

He’ll spend 2 days orbiting the earth before finally docking at ISS (International Space Station; the only man-made mega structure in space). He’ll be carrying out some experiment work at ISS for 8 days before returning to earth on the 21st October 2007.

In between this time, there’ll be live telecast of Soyuz docking at ISS, interview with Dr Sheikh Muszaphar and our PM and deputy PM and landing coverage. Oh btw, he’ll be hosting his first space Raya party at the space station. Muahahaha Talk about Malaysia Boleh!

Tags: Malaysian, Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, Russian Soyuz spacecraft, Yuri Malenchenko, Peggy Whitson, ISS, International Space Station, Malaysia Boleh

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29 Responses to “First Malaysian In Space: Sheikh Muszaphar”

giddy tiger Says:
October 10th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
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Didn’t see those photos when I tuned in just now, only saw the astronauts on the screen sitting, sitting sitting… and doing nothing…hehe
Angie Tan Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 12:02 am
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Hehehee… Ok-la.. Quite “proud” though I still think it wasn’t worth the $$$ spent coz it could have been used elsewhere. Anyway, we were talking about it and figured the one thing that you shouldn’t do when you’re wearing your spacesuit is probably kentut…. sure die coughing in your suit.
Neo Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 12:49 am
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So, what’s he going to do in the space?
Jemima Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 5:16 am
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He held a manual in his hands.. didn’t even open it unlike the others. Btw, pop over & collect your award. ;)
dreamcatcher Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 7:15 am
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i saw it too… … but was very annoyed with the commentator tho’ during countdown. he was rattling away info about this mission and we missed the 10 - 1 countdown. next thing u know, “1″ n the shuttle blasted off. the info was good i’m sure but i’d say bad timing!!! it sorta killed the build off.
Woodstock Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 10:03 am
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He is just spaceflight participant. Excerpt from Wikipedia : “While the Russian Federal Space Agency and NASA both classify Shukor as a spaceflight participant,[4][13][14] he is not a commercial space “tourist”, as he did not pay for the flight; the agreement was made between the Malaysian Space Agency, and the Russian Space Agency”. We might appear as not paid for the flight… but did we buy those fighter planes @ at inflated price so that this guy can go to space? How many times are we going to use those fighter planes anyway? Other than looking proud by having the so-called 1st astronaut and a fleet of cool figther plans to show off… what else can the rakyat get from this? I hope he will prove me wrong by delivering useful test/research he did in space.
Gallivanter Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 10:28 am
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First Malaysian tourist is space more like it. :-P
jam Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 10:38 am
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At first, I was quite negative toward this thing as I heard of all thingy about how he is going to pray, do fasting la. But later on, I realize that he will actually bring some cancer specimen to experiment in the space station, then I wow for at least some contributions is made.
wuching Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
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MonkeyWong Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
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mob1900 Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
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Datukship and land titles will be waiting here even before he touchdown. And it looks like he got ‘Dollah-Kaki-Tidur’ syndrome, it sure is contagious. zzzzz As for inspirations, you just have to look at home, look at real ppl , everyday ppl doing extraordinary things. 80Mill of our tax money for sending an idiot to space? In old Soviet Russia, he would be so… booked himself a ticket to the Gulags.
keeyit Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
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Hehe.. He will SURE be a DATUK when come back to earth.. May be another big celebration with fireworks to welcome him back.. Hehe..
vhanded Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
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I do feel proud as a Malaysian, but this is not really a big leap for Malaysia, unless this launch can inspired the young generation to explore space, and the experiment result is useful to mankind. However, this is just like space tour, as Malaysia pay for him, while not using our own technology, not even single small section. Even Microsoft Chief Software Engineer(I forgot his name) just came back from space visit few months ago…
vhanded Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
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I do feel proud as a Malaysian, but this is not really a big leap for Malaysia, unless this launch can inspired the young generation to explore space, and the experiment result is useful to mankind. However, this is just like space tour, as Malaysia pay for him, while not using our own technology, not even single small section. Even Microsoft Chief Software Engineer(I forgot his name) just came back from space visit few months ago… He won’t play roti canai and teh tarik on there right?
Che-Cheh Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
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Giddy tiger, because I took these photos from my tv screen.

Angie Tan, I’m ‘quite’ proud not very proud. The money should be use elsewhere.

Neo, he’s going to carry out experiment on HIV cures and others. I can’t remember already.

Jemima, my dad asked me whether he was holding the Quran book.

Dreamcatcher, I didn’t watch that part. I managed to run to the tv with my camera in hand just in time for the launch.

Woodstock, oklah at least he’s doing some testing there. Still it’s not worth it. What have we achieve by sending someone to space? show we have MONEY. Technology? Mana ada? right?

Daniel, yup more or less like that.

Jam, still you think it’s not worth it right?

Wuching, u sleeping?

Monkey Wong, hehe why so happy?

Mob1900, hahahaha at least give him some credit for carrying out some experiments in ISS. But seriously it’s a waste of our money.

Keeyit, he’ll be so famous and everything.

Vhanded, that’s why we are fondly known as Malaysia Boleh. But betul-betul we boleh ke? Err errr…
hcfoo Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
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He was a bit kan cheong but I’m still proud of him.
narrowband Says:
October 12th, 2007 at 9:28 am
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I am secretly hoping that he will decline his Datukship. Because all of a sudden having a Datukship is not necessarily an honorable thing anymore. But if he declines, then I will *tabik*!!!!!! Actually we shouldn’t vilify Dr Sheikh… not like it’s his fault. Even if he’s not blasted into space, he has achieved quite alot in his life, in such short time (he’s only 35!). Orthopadeic surgeon la, Part-time model la, wah wah wah. It’s the government that decided to send him to space so the government punya pasal. I don’t really agree with the space program actually. But since it has to be done (due to head-hardedness or stupidity within the ranks, i dunno), might as well enjoy the flight (the rocket-launch). Haha..
Che-Cheh Says:
October 12th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
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Hcfoo, he looked tense but oklah since that’s his first ride.

Narrowband, if he really decline that honor then I will also him.
pacco Says:
October 13th, 2007 at 11:04 pm
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memang malaysia boleh… wasting tax payer $$… i got pay tax too…5% at pizza hut n McD
Che-Cheh Says:
October 15th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
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Pacco,
Hannah Says:
October 19th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
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Dr Sheikh….. sigh….. who dare says he is an idiot? He was given an opportunity and he grabbed it. Out of 11,000 odd applicants he was the chosen one. Does that make him ‘il stupido’? Come on la people, why must there be sour grapes that will always have negative things to say about anything the govt does. Do you want to be known as the backward country? Keep up with the times lor…
Che-Cheh Says:
October 19th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
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Hannah, do you know that are many poor people in this country? If only we can use that money to help them. That would be something even better. That’s all.
Hannah Says:
October 22nd, 2007 at 11:55 am
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Cheh-cheh , You are right. But sometimes some things have to be sacrificed for other things. i know it may sound cruel but i do believe that. Look at the richest country USA; are they all well off? in spite of its wealth and advancement there are still homeless and suffering people. It’s not that the govt don’t provide for the poor, and they don’t take away from the poor. Anyway life is never fair to anybody…
Che-Cheh Says:
October 22nd, 2007 at 3:39 pm
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Hannah, yes so true. There’s no right or wrong. Just different opinions.
fayz Says:
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:46 pm
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i guess u should always take things with a lil bit of salt Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar’s was a great achievement but i’m just waiting if there were any scientific breakthrough coming out of his experiment in space.
Che-Cheh Says:
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
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Fayz, yes I’m waiting for the experiment news too. Fingers cross.
Sam Says:
October 23rd, 2007 at 6:39 pm
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I think u should re-consider being proud of the malaysian cosmonaut… do u know wad kind of experiments he is doing? Read the link below: www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=290964
Che-Cheh Says:
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:56 pm
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Sam, my my….I think besides these experiments, he’s doing some other testings as well. I’m still waiting for the experiments result (cancer, aids)
senyuman Says:
October 29th, 2007 at 12:40 am
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Very weird opinion I say… How do you guys know we wasted our money into something not worth?? How come do u guys don’t see the good things although there are some negative impacts?? Govt was not spending the money for the training, they bought the Sukhoi from Russia, then we get the Angkasawan training program from the Russian…Is it worthless??we got them both, fighter jet and angkasawan?? they called it “win-win situation” no technology??that’s y we need this, “technology transfer” indirectly. we show our desired to be among the space country.. Wait for couple of years, surely we’ll heard some of our neighbour’s countries send someone to space or iniating space program esp *******……….. poor? do u think by giving the money to the poor, the solution for the poor ppl settled? the bad thing I can see from this program are: politics…… Datukship…..