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Yuriy MalyshevAstronaut
Date of Birth: 27.08.1941
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Military Service
- Cosmonaut Training
- First Spaceflight (Soyuz T-2)
- Second Spaceflight (Soyuz T-11)
- Post-Spaceflight Career
- Awards and Recognition
- Death and Legacy
Early Life and Education
Yuri Romanenko was born on August 27, 1941, in Nikolaevsk, Volgograd Oblast, USSR. In 1963, he graduated from the S.I. Gritsevets Kharkiv Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots.
Military Service
Following his graduation, Romanenko served in the Soviet Air Force until 1967. During this time, he gained extensive experience as an aviator.
Cosmonaut Training
In 1967, Romanenko was selected for the fourth intake of the Soviet cosmonaut corps. He underwent comprehensive training for space missions, including preparation for flights aboard the Soyuz and Soyuz T spacecraft.
First Spaceflight (Soyuz T-2)
On June 5, 1980, Romanenko commanded the Soyuz T-2 mission alongside Vladimir Aksevov. The crew tested a modified version of the Soyuz spacecraft in piloted orbit. Their mission lasted for 3 days, 22 hours, and 19 minutes.
Second Spaceflight (Soyuz T-11)
Romanenko's second space mission began on April 3, 1984. As commander of Soyuz T-11, he traveled to the Salyut-7 space station with Gennady Strekalov and Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma. The mission lasted for 7 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes.
Post-Spaceflight Career
After his two spaceflights, Romanenko continued to serve at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. He held the position of deputy commander of the cosmonaut corps for political affairs. Additionally, he served as president of the Soviet-Nepalese Friendship Society.
Awards and Recognition
Romanenko was awarded the title of Twice Hero of the Soviet Union, the Order of Lenin (twice), and the Indian Order of Ashok Chakra. He also received numerous medals and commendations for his contributions to space exploration.
Death and Legacy
Yuri Romanenko passed away on November 8, 1999. He was laid to rest at the cemetery in the village of Leonikha near Star City. Romanenko's legacy as a pioneering cosmonaut and a respected member of the Soviet space program continues to inspire.
