The Forgotten Hero of Afghanistan's Space Era Afghanistan's history is a complex and often overlooked chapter in the country's narrative.
Amidst the conflict, exile, and diaspora that have defined Afghanistan for centuries, one remarkable achievement stands out: Abdul Ahad Momand's historic spaceflight in 1988.
Despite being the first Afghan to venture into space, Momand remains a largely forgotten figure. The reasons for this omission are multifaceted.