Boris Morukov

Russian physician and astronaut

Boris Morukov - Russian physician and astronaut
Born

October 1st, 1950
75 years ago

Died

January 1st, 2015
10 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

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Graduated from the First Moscow Medical Institute and specialized in aviation and space medicine. Participated in the Salyut 7 space station mission as a flight engineer in 1980. Conducted various medical experiments in microgravity to study the effects of long-term space travel on human physiology. Contributed to advancements in space medicine and astronaut training programs.

Participated in the Salyut 7 mission

Conducted medical experiments in space

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