Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor
Occupation	Surgeon
Date Of Birth	Jul 27, 1972(1972-07-27)
Age	52
Birthplace	Kuala Lumpur
Country	Malaysia
Horoscope	Leo

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Biography

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is one of the most popular and richest Surgeon who was born on July 27, 1972 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Sheikh Muszaphar was born in Kuala Lumpur, the son of Ustaz Muhaidin. He is of Arab and Malay descent. He attended high school at Maktab Rendah Sains MARA in Muar. He then earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from Kasturba Medical College, an affiliated college of Manipal University, in Manipal, India. Sheikh Muszaphar is an orthopaedic surgeon at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. 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.

Sheikh Muszaphar and three other finalists were 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 multi-billion purchase of 18 Russian Sukhoi Su-30MKM 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 17 September, it was announced that Sheikh Muszaphar would be flying on the Soyuz TMA-11 mission.

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Net Worth

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is one of the richest Surgeon from Malaysia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Dato’ Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie bin Sheikh Mustapha (born 27 July 1972) is a Malaysian orthopaedic surgeon and the first Malaysian astronaut. He launched to the International Space Station aboard Soyuz TMA-11 with the Expedition 16 crew on 10 October 2007. Sheikh Muszaphar flew under an agreement with Russia through the Angkasawan program, and returned to Earth on 21 October 2007, aboard Soyuz TMA-10 with the Expedition 15 crew members, Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Kotov.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Dating?

According to our records, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor married to Halina Mohd Yunos. As of December 1, 2023, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Shona Ranked on the list of most popular Surgeon. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Malaysia. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor celebrates birthday on July 27 of every year.

What kind of doctor is Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor?

Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar DSNS
Status| Active
Alma mater| Manipal University
Occupation| Astronaut Orthopedic Surgeon
Space career

Who is Malaysian astronaut?

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor was launched on Soyuz TMA-11 on 10 October 2007 and became the first Malaysian in space. He returned on Soyuz TMA-10 after a ten-day stay on the ISS.

Who is Dr Sheikh Muszaphar wife?

Halina Mohd Yunos

How long is Sheikh Muszaphar in space?

10d 21h 14m

Where was Sheikh Muszaphar born?

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia