Salizhan Sharipov

Kyrgyzstani-Russian astronaut and pilot

Salizhan Sharipov - Kyrgyzstani-Russian astronaut and pilot
Born

August 24th, 1964
61 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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