Valentin Filatyev

Soviet cosmonaut and space traveler

Valentin Filatyev - Scientists & Innovators born January 21st, 1930
Born
Died

1990
36 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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