Yevgeny Khrunov
Russian cosmonaut and space commander
Born
September 10th, 1933
91 years ago
Died
May 20th, 2000
24 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Russia
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Became a prominent figure in the Soviet space program, participating in space missions during the height of space exploration. Flew on the Soyuz 5 mission in 1969, notable for docking with Soyuz 4 and facilitating crew transfers in orbit. Khrunov's contributions were part of the early efforts in developing space station technology and ensuring the success of crewed missions. Engaged in extensive training and operations, contributing to the advancement of human spaceflight.
Participated in the Soyuz 5 mission
Executed a successful space docking
Worked on developing space station technology
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