Yuri Gidzenko

Russian pilot and cosmonaut at ISS

Yuri Gidzenko - Russian pilot and cosmonaut at ISS
Born

March 26th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

Russia

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A Russian pilot and cosmonaut participated in several space missions. Completed expeditions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and played a crucial role in its assembly and operation. Contributed to the development of various payloads and scientific experiments conducted in space. Obtained the status of Hero of the Russian Federation for significant achievements in space exploration.

Completed three spaceflights

Served as a commander on ISS

Contributed to the assembly of the ISS

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