Oleg Grigoryevich Makarov

Russian engineer and astronaut

Oleg Grigoryevich Makarov - Russian engineer and astronaut
Born

January 6th, 1933
92 years ago

Died

May 28th, 2003
21 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

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An engineer and astronaut, contributed to space exploration through various missions. Participated in the Soyuz program and was a key figure in conducting scientific research in orbit. Flew on three space missions, including a significant role aboard Soyuz 10, which aimed to dock with the Salyut 1 space station, and Soyuz 12. Makarov's work advanced the understanding of the effects of space travel on the human body.

Manned missions aboard Soyuz spacecraft

Contributions to the Salyut space program

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