Happy Family..

Latest photo family of Dr SMS

Bella and her sister, Tasha

Sophea Isabella, the first daughter of Dr SMS and Dr Halina :)

Sophea Natasha, the second daughter of Dr SMS and Dr Halina :)

Mini happy family. This photo is taken when they are on vacation to Bali, Indonesia..

 DR SHEIKH MUSZAPHAR SHUKOR, DR HALINA MOHD YUNOS, SOPHEA ISABELLA AND SOPHEA NATASHA.

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Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor's Contributions

     Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is one of the persons who bring an honour to Malaysia as he is the first Malaysian astronaut. In addition, he has contributed to scientific and medical research about microbes in space, the characteristics and growth patterns of liver cancer and leukaemia cells, and the crystallization of various proteins. He makes this research when he was in aerospace. 

     Apart from that, he also gives a lot of motivational talks around the country, discussing about his experiences and studies in space. Generally, he gives talks to students especially to primary and secondary students as they will impress and interested in becoming an astronaut. Furthermore, he inspired many Malaysian to become like him who always wants to challenge himself. 

"I'm not seeking fame or hope to be treated as a celebrity, but my efforts are to inspire Malaysians, especially school children, to be interested in science and the space industry."  —  Dr Muszaphar Shukor.

Dr SMS is giving his talks when he was in aerospace.

     Besides, he also joined Mercy, which we called as an association that has been asked to help people who impacted by nature disasters. He active in charity work and he is also a volunteer in Afghanistan and Cambodia. Recently, he joined the Malaysian Mosques Youth Assembly on their mercy mission to Gaza. He hope to contribute his expertise as an orthopaedic surgeon to people at Gaza.

Dr SMS when he was at Gaza.

                                      

Dr SMS was doing his job as an orthopaedic doctor.

“I came here as an orthopaedic surgeon, not an astronaut. The time I spent in space made me realise how small the world is. I can’t just sit and watch things like this happen. I have to do my bit.” - Dr Sheikh Muszaphar

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Living In Aerospace

     Being microgravity in the space is a challenge to astronaut which makes the simplest daily routine was a hard task to Dr SMS himself. Such as for drinking fluids. As liquids split into little globules in the space, Dr SMS has to do right through a straw. If not, the floating liquids can damage the equipments.

Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor is showing fluid in outer space .

     Furthermore, when comes to clean up, Dr SMS used wet wipes to clean himself. Besides, he also did the shampooing and brushing teeth but it was totally different with on Earth which is he just wipe out the suds instead of rinsing, and when he brush the teeth, he swallow instead of spitting out.

     In addition, the most uncomfortable thing for Dr SMS himself is has to answer nature’s call. He needs to use a funnel with vacuum suction to ‘go’ in. Then the wastes are expelled into atmosphere where they blaze and disintegrate. 

     As there was a zero gravity, Dr SMS needs to tie his body to a sleeping bag when he was sleeping. This is because if he did not do that, he will floating freely around. Okay, let imagine how we can float while we are sleeping? Sounds funny right? 

Dr SMS shows how he sleeps.

     

      Aerospace completely different environment which is can change the people taste buds as well. 

“Taste buds change. Although the food we had was regular food that was freeze-dried and vacuum-packed, (sometimes) what you like on Earth will not be the same in space. I love mashed potatoes, but I did not like the taste of it up there at all.” - Dr Sheikh Muszaphar

Our first astronaut, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor.

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A & B : Dr SMS at the aerospace.

Dr SMS's First book : Journey To Space..

"Dream Big.." - Dr SMS

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How Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Can Be Chosen To Be An Astronaut?

In 2006 Dr Sheikh Muszaphar was selected from among 11 000 applicants to enter the Malaysian spaceflight program which named Angkasawan. 

Angkasawan's Logo

Then he and three other finalists were selected at the beginning of 2006 for the Malaysian Angkasawan spaceflight program. The program took place after Russia agreed to transport one Malaysian to the International Space Station or as known as ISS because part of a multi-billion purchase of 18 Russian Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jets by Malaysia. After finishing initial training at Star City in Russia, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar and Faiz Khaleed were selected to undergo an 18-month training program in Russia. Lucky man he is, at the end of the training, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar was chosen as the prime crew member, while Faiz Khaleed served as back-up. On September 17, together with the final medical tests and training examinations, it was announced that Dr Sheikh Muszaphar would be flying on the Soyuz TMA-11 mission. 

L- R : Dr Sms and Faiz Khaleed

Dr SMS (left) and Faiz Khaleed (right) undergoing their stimulation exercise.

Dr SMS with the other astronauts.

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Pic A - C : Dr SMS with his teammates.

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Wedding of The Decade Part II

Dr SMS with his beautiful wife, Dr Halina

With the theme “Malay Warrior In A Mythical Palace”, the solemnization (akad nikah) of the marriage took place at the grand mosque Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque or as known as Masjid Besi in the morning by Datin Dr Halina's father, Lt Col (Rtd) Mohamed Yunos Mohamed Ali and was witnessed by Federal Territory Islamic Affairs Department Director Datuk Che Mat Che Ali while the reception (bersanding ceremony) was scheduled in the night at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). Their wedding was dubbed as the “Wedding of The Decade” and as for that, their wedding has been televised live by TV3, the event official media sponsor.

Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is the mosque where Dr SMS and Dr Halina do their akad nikah.

Dr Sheikh Muszaphar's wedding invitations card.

Dr SMS and Dr Halina after akad nikah.

One of my favourite pictures ! Dr SMS looks so gentleman..

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Picture 1 -3 above show Dr SMS and Dr Halina at their reception.

After a year of marriage, they were given a baby girl named Sophea Isabella. The liltle baby was born on 21 Julai 2011 with weight weighing 3.6 kilograms, at Hospital Pantai Bangsar via water birth method. Then, the second baby, Sophea Natasha was born on 19 January 2013 at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar and Datin Dr Halina said their girls were the greatest gift from God and they are looking forward to see their girls grown up.

One of his cover model for magazine.

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Picture 1 & 2 : Dr SMS as a father to Sophea Isabella and Sophea Natasha.

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Picture A & B : Sophea Isabella with her lil sister, Sophea Natasha.

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Picture I, II & III : Dr Sheikh Muszaphar's happy family.

"I love being a father, and the feeling of coming home at the end of the day and looking at your baby is just amzing.." - Dr Sheikh Muszaphar

So the conclusion is, i adore this faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamily ! >.<

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Wedding of The Decade Part I

     On 2010, there was a Wedding of The Decade where 100 astronauts from 35 countries as well as more than 10 000 Malaysians were there to attend the wedding of our Malaysia first astronaut. Among the astronaut guests were India’s Rakesh Sharma whose the first Muslim astronaut, Prince Sultan of Saudi Arabia and the first Chinese Taikonaut, Yang Li Wei.

     It was reported that the Prime Minister and his wife were also invited to the ceremony, which was emceed by TV personality, Datuk Mahadzir Lokman.

     Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar or as known as Amus by his family and Dr Sheikh by his friends safely put his step on the ISS on 10th Oct 2007. Thus, 10/10/10 was a special date chosen for him to get married to Datin Dr. Halina, an anesthesiologist at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM). Datin Dr Halina or Halina Mohd Yunos was born on 1980 at Kluang, Johor. She is the eldest to one sister and two brothers. Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar and Datin Dr Halina had their engagement ceremony at Klana Resort Hotel, Seremban  on 1st January 2010 and had set 10th October 2010 as their wedding as it was the third anniversary of his trip to space in 2007.

L-R : Datuk Sheikh Mustapha Sheikh Abdul Shukor, Datin Zuraidah Sheikh Ahmad, Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie, Datin Dr Halina Mohd Yunos, Puan Habibah Endan, Mohd Yunos Mohd Ali.

Datin Zuraidah Sheikh Ahmad with Dr Halina on engagement day.

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Picture A - C above show Dr SMS and Dr Halina on their engagement day.

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Family : Backbone of His Life

"Family is the backbone of my success." - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor 

His father’s name is Datuk Sheikh Mustapha Sheikh Abdul Shukor while his mother’s name is Datin Zuraidah Sheikh Ahmad. Unfortunately, his father was passed away on 7 September 2012 at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) at 9:26 in the morning due to colon cancer. Al Fatihah.

“My father had always stressed to us on the importance of academic achievements as well as religious knowledge. He also encouraged us to help those in need.” - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor 

Dr SMS with his beloved parents.

The late 78-year-old from Seremban, Negeri Sembilan leaving a widow, who is Datin Zuraidah Sheikh Ahmad, 68, and four sons of Sheikh Ahmad Shukor Al Masrie, 43, Sheikh Taufik Shukor Al Masrie, 42, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie, 40, and Arwis Sheikh Shukor, 35. Another son of the late Sheikh Mustapha Shukor, died at 6pm in 2007 at the age of 37 years after falling and hitting his head in a restaurant at Taman Desa. Al Fatihah.

“When I went to space I found my life. But when I returned, I lost the life of a loved one.”  - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

“I loved him. We were all so close and it is very difficult for me. I feel an emptiness,” - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor.

From left : The late Sheikh Mustapha Shukor, Sheikh Taufik Shukor, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, Sheikh Ahmad Shukor and Sheikh Arwiz Shukor.

“But I take it as a test from God, that He wants to see how I can handle it. I have no regrets about going to space and this loss is something I just have to face,” - Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

L-R : Ajil with Amuz

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Picture 1 & 2 : Dr SMS at the funeral of Ajil.

His beloved parents are the person who have always been behind him and support his ambition to be an astronaut while his brothers are those who always believed in his ability and they always say 'yes' to any of his actions. His family is the greatest supporters and also his strength. So  basically, his family is his backbone.

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