# Faiz Khaleed

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Malaysian dentist and astronaut

In this [Malay name](/source/Malaysian_names#Malay_names), there is no [surname or family name](/source/Surname).  The name *Khaleed* is a [patronymic](/source/Patronymic), and the person should be referred to by their [given name](/source/Given_name), *Faiz*.

Faiz bin Khaleed Born (1980-09-15) September 15, 1980 (age 45) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Occupation Military dentist Space career ANGKASA Astronaut Status Active Rank Major Selection 2006 Angkasawan program Missions None

**Faiz bin Khaleed** (born September 15, 1980 in [Kuala Lumpur](/source/Kuala_Lumpur), [Malaysia](/source/Malaysia)) is a [Malaysian](/source/Malaysia) military dentist with the [Malaysian Armed Forces](/source/Malaysian_Armed_Forces). In September 2006, he was selected as one of two final candidates to undergo astronaut training in [Star City](/source/Star_City%2C_Russia) as part of the [Angkasawan program](/source/Angkasawan_program). The other candidate was [Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor](/source/Sheikh_Muszaphar_Shukor).

Faiz received his early education in [St. John's Institution, Kuala Lumpur](/source/St._John's_Institution%2C_Kuala_Lumpur).

In 2007, Sheikh Muszaphar was selected to fly to the [International Space Station](/source/International_Space_Station) with [Expedition 16](/source/Expedition_16) on board the [Soyuz TMA-11](/source/Soyuz_TMA-11) in October 2007.[1]

Faiz still might go to space if Malaysia decides to proceed with a second space flight.[2]

On 22 October 2007, Faiz was promoted to a Major in the [Malaysian Armed Forces](/source/Malaysian_Armed_Forces). Faiz retired from Malaysian Armed Forces with last rank Major late 2013.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NASA_Holds_Briefing_With_First_Female_Station_Commander_and_Crew_1-0)** ["NASA Holds Briefing With First Female Station Commander and Crew"](https://web.archive.org/web/20181006193354/https://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2007/jul/HQ_M07087_ISS_briefing.html). Archived from [the original](https://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2007/jul/HQ_M07087_ISS_briefing.html) on 2018-10-06. Retrieved 2007-07-23.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Malaysia_to_launch_second_space_mission_2-0)** ["Malaysia to launch second space mission"](http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Malaysia_to_launch_second_space_mission_999.html).

## External links

- [Official Programme site](https://web.archive.org/web/20070531050522/http://www.angkasawan.com.my/index.html)

- [Spacefacts biography of Faiz Khaleed](http://www.spacefacts.de/bios/international/english/khaleed_faiz.htm)

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