Indonesian students Alessander Reynard Aritonang, 19 (center), Rendy Dwi Nugraha, 20 (right) and Idam Sholikhah, 21, pose in this undated handout photo. The team will conduct a United Nations-supported microgravity experiment in Germany.

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