World Space Week: Which countries have sent people to space?
At least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space, from career astronauts to paying tourists.
According to Al Jazeera English, at least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space, from career astronauts to paying tourists.
This science story centres on Qatar.
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- Qatar · Middle East
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- World Space Week
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- Science
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