Georgi Ivanov
Bulgarian cosmonaut and military officer
Born
July 2nd, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Bulgaria
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Born in 1940, a military officer served as a pilot in the Bulgarian Air Force. In 1979, participated in the Soyuz 33 mission, becoming the first Bulgarian in space. The mission was an attempt to dock with the Salyut 7 space station; however, it faced technical difficulties, leading to an emergency return. After spaceflight, transitioned into a political career, holding various positions in the Bulgarian government and contributing to the country's space program development.
First Bulgarian in space aboard Soyuz 33
Military officer in the Bulgarian Air Force
Political roles in the Bulgarian government
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