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Aleksei Gubarev
(1931 - 2015)
Russian general, pilot, and astronaut
Russian general
pilot
and astronaut
Soviet cosmonaut and Air Force major general who commanded the Soyuz 17 mission to Salyut 1.
Born in 1931 in Russia, Aleksei Gubarev began his career as a pilot in the Soviet Air Force.
He was selected for cosmonaut training in 1963, joining the second group of Soviet spacefarers.
In 1975 he commanded Soyuz 17, conducting scientific research aboard the Salyut 1 space station.
Gubarev’s accomplishments earned him two Hero of the Soviet Union titles and numerous decorations.
He later headed cosmonaut training and contributed to the development of new spacecraft.
After retiring, he shared his experiences in books and lectures, inspiring future generations.
2015
Aleksei Gubarev