Igor Volk
Ukrainian-Russian astronaut and pilot
Born
Died
2017
9 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Ukraine
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Born in 1937, this individual served as a colonel in the Soviet Air Force and became a test pilot and astronaut. Participation in the Soviet space program led to a flight aboard the Soyuz 27 mission in 1978. This flight contributed to the continued operations of the Salyut 7 space station. Extensive experience in flying various aircraft complemented contributions to aerospace technology. After retiring from military service, continued to engage in aviation and aerospace education.
Completed the Soyuz 27 mission in 1978
Flight operations on the Salyut 7 space station
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