Valentin Filatyev
Soviet cosmonaut and space traveler
Born
January 21st, 1930
95 years ago
Died
1990
35 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Soviet Union
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A Soviet cosmonaut participated in the Vostok program, completing one space mission. Launched on the Vostok 5 mission in 1963, traveled in space for nearly five days, establishing a record for the longest single spaceflight at that time. The mission contributed valuable data on the effects of extended space travel on the human body. After leaving the space program, continued a career in aviation and education.
Completed Vostok 5 mission in 1963
Set record for longest single spaceflight
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