Historical Events tagged with "georgi dobrovolskiy"
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Space Exploration
Soyuz 17 Successfully Returns to Earth
February 9th, 1975 50 years ago
Soyuz 17, a crewed Soviet spacecraft, successfully landed in Kazakhstan after completing a 12-day mission in space. The team, consisting of cosmonauts Georgi Dobrovolskiy and Viktor Patsayev, conducted various scientific experiments and maintenance on the Salyut 4 space station. Their return was marked by a precision landing, showcasing advancements in Soviet space technology. The mission further solidified the Soviet Union's position in the space race against the United States.
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