Yury Artyukhin
Colonel, engineer, astronaut, Soyuz 14
Born
1930
95 years ago
Died
August 4th, 1998
27 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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This individual served as a colonel in the Soviet Air Force and was a cosmonaut in the Soviet space program. He flew aboard Soyuz 14 in 1974, contributing to scientific research in space during a mission that lasted 14 days. Prior to spaceflight, this individual earned a degree in engineering and participated in various military aviation programs. The mission involved extensive work on the Salyut 7 space station and helped advance knowledge in the fields of space travel and engineering. This individual’s career in aerospace and military engineering paved the way for future advancements in these areas.
Flew aboard Soyuz 14
Contributed to Salyut 7 space station
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