Syria's first astronaut devotes himself to revolution after defecting from regime

Syria's first astronaut devotes himself to revolution after defecting from regime: Syrian astronaut vows to support revolution as he asks people of Syria to be patient and continue their struggle. The first Syrian in space, General Muhammed Ahmed Faris, pledged to fight for revolution on Friday ten days after defecting from Assad regime and fleeing to Turkey. A military aviator, Faris said he would contribute to the revolution with his words. “One can help the revolution by using words or by using arms. Me, I have chosen the words. As the first and only spaceman of Syria, I have decided to join the opposition and stand against the regime and I believe that my words will