Svetlana Savitskaya
Russian astronaut and engineer, first woman in space
Born
August 8th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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Pioneered human spaceflight as the first woman to travel into space, achieving this feat in 1982 aboard the Soyuz T-7. Contributed significantly to space missions, including the Salyut and Mir programs. Conducted scientific research during flights and worked on technical advancements in space exploration. Became the first woman to perform a spacewalk in 1984, showcasing engineering expertise and commitment to scientific progress.
First woman in space on Soyuz T-7 in 1982
First woman to perform a spacewalk in 1984
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