MALAYSIAN ASTRONAUT
By Nur Syafiqah Izzati Binti Jamil
FULL NAME: Dato’ Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar
Shukor Al Masrie Sheikh
Mustapha Sheikh Muszaphar
Shukor
DATE OF BIRTH: July 27, 1972 is
a
CAREER: Malaysian orthopedic surgeon and university medical oficer in medicine at HUKM
PLACE OF BIRTH: Assunta Hospital, Petaling Jaya
He was launched to
the International Space Station
aboard Soyuz TMA11 with the
Expedition 16 crew on October
10, 2007. Sheikh Muszaphar flew
under an agreement with Russia
through the Malaysian
Angkasawan Program, and
returned to earth on October 21,
2007, aboard Soyuz TMA10 with
the Expedition 15 crew members,
Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg
Kotov, after nine days aboard the station.
Sheikh Muszaphar was attended high school at Maktab Rendah Sains
MARA in Muar. He then earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from Kasturba Medical
College, Manipal, India. He was pursuing his Masters of Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery at
University Kebangsaan Malaysia when he joined the Angkasawan Program. In 1998, Sheikh Muszaphar worked at Hospital Seremban, followed by a move to Kuala
Lumpur General Hospital in 1999, and was on staff at Hospital Selayang from 2000 through 2001.
Sheikh Muszaphar is also a part time model.
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Sheikh Muszaphar and three other finalists were
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selected at the beginning of 2006 for the Malaysian Angkasawan spaceflight program.
The program arose after Russia agreed to transport one Malaysian to the ISS as part of a multibillion
purchase of 18 Russian Sukhoi Su30MKM fighter jets by Malaysia. After completing initial
training at Star City in Russia, Sheikh Muszaphar and Faiz Khaleed were selected to undergo an
18 month training program in Russia, at the end of which Sheikh Muszaphar was chosen as the
prime crew member, while Faiz Khaleed served as back up.
Following the final medical tests and
training examinations, on September 17, it was announced that Sheikh Muszaphar would be flying
on Soyuz 11.
During a NASA news conference with
the Expedition 16 crew on July 23, 2007,
and news conferences following his
selection, Sheikh Muszaphar said he
hoped to be able to take various live
cell cultures to study during his flight.
Sheikh Muszaphar performed
experiments on board the International
Space Station relating to the
characteristics and growth of liver
cancer and leukemia cells, the
crystallisation of various proteins and
microbes in space. The experiments relating to liver cancer, leukemia cells and microbes will
benefit general science and medical research, while the experiments relating to the crystallisation
of proteins, lipases in this case, will directly benefit local industries.
Honors received and/or awarded:
Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2008
Tokoh Maulidul Rasul 2008
2008
Peace Award - Shurah Islamic Council, California
Tokoh Chancellori USM
National Icon Reading Ambassador 2009
UN Ambassador Global Peace 2008-2010
Ambassador for Breast and Cervical Cancer 2009
National Ambassador for Youth 2008
Country Branding Award 2009 – Brand Laureatte
Leonov Award 2010 – Association of Space Explorers
Meritius Award 2011 – Open University Malaysia
Malaysian Icon Award 2010 – Malaysia Book Of Records
Colonel Honorary RELA
Ambassador Make-A-Wish Foundation 2011
500 Most Influential Muslim 2010 – By Royal Islamic Strategic
Studies Center
Kids Choice Award 2011 – Favourite Idol
ASEAN Outstanding Business Awards 2011 – Science & Technology
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar has always had his priority on schoolchildren and
the youth. Since he came back from space , the feedback shows that all 5
year olds want to go to space. A majority of students are more interested
in Maths and Science. He always stressed on schoolchildren that you
don’t necessarily end up becoming astronauts but be doctors , scientists
and engineers hoping that Malaysia will have it’s own rocket by the year
2020. His vision in 2009 is to change the mindset of at least 5 children a
day if not more. The youth certainly looks upon him as a role model who
could achieve anything if he puts his mind into it. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar
juggles his life not only as an Orthopaedic Doctor , but he is also a
restarauteur , a model for the past 3 years before becoming an astronaut .
“ I am just like you … nothing extraordinary but mental strength plays a
key role in achieving success . If I can do this you can too . There’s
nothing impossible in life. Dreams are possible “
“ It’s a small step for me but a giant leap to all Malaysians"
Dr Sheikh has certainly create a hysteria-phenomenal wave among the
youth and will continue doing so for these are his passion . He had always
wanted to make changes , wanting to make his voice heard and by being
an angkasawan he has finally been in a position where he could
accomplish his dream to make the world a better place focusing on the
youth of all Malaysians and worldwide
Sheikh Muszaphar's backgrounds are really motivating and influence other people to become like him. He currently living a good life with his wife and 2 daughters.
ReplyDeleteSeet hao wei:
ReplyDeleteHe is my idol since secondary school and my motivation for all time.even developed countries like singapore dont have their astraunaut,feeling proud to be a Malaysian!
Seet hao wei:
ReplyDeleteHe is my idol since secondary school and my motivation for all time.even developed countries like singapore dont have their astraunaut,feeling proud to be a Malaysian!