Space Exploration

Launch of Soviet Soyuz 13 Mission

Soyuz 13 was launched from Baikonur with cosmonauts Valentin Lebedev and Pyotr Klimuk on a mission that lasted 7 days, 22 hours, and 33 minutes. The primary objectives included scientific experiments and further testing of the equipment in orbit. During the mission, they conducted a series of Earth observations and medical experiments aboard the Soyuz spacecraft. The mission was deemed a success and contributed to the ongoing advancements in Soviet space technology and exploration.

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