UNESCO awarded medal to Cuban astronaut

The Cuban Foreign Ministry has issued a statement saying the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to award the Medal of Science in Space to Mr. Arnaldo Tamayo Mendez, the first astronaut. Cuba and Latin America fly into space.

Mr. Arnaldo Tamayo Mendez (left), the first astronaut of Cuba and Latin America to fly into space in 1980. (Source: Getty Images).

The Cuban Foreign Ministry's statement emphasized the above recognition as a recognition of Cuba's contributions to science, as well as in global efforts to contribute to the achievement of Development Goals. sustainability of the United Nations.

General Arnaldo Tamayo Mendez was a war pilot and was the first astronaut of Cuba and Latin America to make the first Soviet-Cuban joint flight into space in 1980. He was first made by the state of Cuba and the Soviet Union. This was awarded the title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba and Hero of the Soviet Union.

This is the first title of Space Science, newly created on June 29 to honor outstanding scientists, prominent figures and organizations that contribute to the development of the industry. Space science.

The donation ceremony will take place on October 27 at UNESCO headquarters. Excellent scientists and astronauts from China, Japan, the United Kingdom and Russia were also honored on this occasion.