Historical Events tagged with "soyuz5"
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Space Exploration
Soviet Union's Soyuz 5 Space Mission Launched
January 15th, 1969 56 years ago
Soyuz 5 was launched by the Soviet Union carrying cosmonauts Boris Yegorov, Gennady Sarafanov, and Pavel Popovich. The mission took place from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and lasted for five days. It was notable for docking with the Soyuz 4, marking a significant achievement in the Soviet space program. This mission exemplified the competitive nature of space exploration during the Cold War, displaying advanced Soviet space technology and capabilities.
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