Aleksei Yeliseyev
Russian engineer and astronaut
Born
July 13th, 1934
90 years ago
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Russia
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An engineer and astronaut who participated in the Soviet space program. Flew aboard Soyuz 7 in 1969, completing a mission that lasted nearly eight days. Contributed to advancements in space technology and operations. Engaged in various space-related projects throughout a significant career in the aerospace sector.
Flew aboard Soyuz 7 during a nearly eight-day mission
Contributed to the Soviet space program's engineering efforts
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