Georgy Grechko

Russian engineer and astronaut from Soyuz

Georgy Grechko - Russian engineer and astronaut from Soyuz
Born

May 25th, 1931
93 years ago

Died

2017
8 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

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An engineer and astronaut with significant contributions to space exploration, spent over 134 days in space during multiple missions aboard Soyuz and Salyut spacecraft. Participated in three spaceflights, including a notable mission to the Salyut 7 space station, contributing to scientific experiments and research in orbit. Conducted extravehicular activities and helped advance space technology and human spaceflight efforts. Worked at various engineering roles at the Soviet space program during the 1960s through the 1980s, significantly influencing the development of spacecraft.

Completed three spaceflights

Served aboard the Salyut 7 space station

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