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Pham Tuan

Astronaut

Birthday February 14, 1947

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Vietnam

Age 77 years old

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About

Former Intercosmos research cosmonaut who was the first Vietnamese citizen in space.

Before Fame

He was a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War and fought against the U.S.

Trivia

He was also the first non-Russian Asian to fly into space.

Family Life

He married and had one child.

Associated With

He was born in North Vietnam while Ho Chi Minh was president.