Salizhan Sharipov
Kyrgyzstani-Russian astronaut and pilot
Born
August 24th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Kyrgyzstan
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Born in 1964, a lieutenant colonel in the Russian Air Force and a pilot, completed missions aboard the International Space Station. Selected as an astronaut in 1990, participated in the Soyuz TM-30 mission in 2000, which lasted over five months. Contributed to various scientific research projects while in space. Engaged in multiple spacewalks that advanced the understanding of the space environment.
Completed the Soyuz TM-30 mission in 2000
Conducted research aboard the International Space Station
Participated in multiple spacewalks
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