Viktor Gorbatko
Viktor Vasilyevich Gorbatko (Russian: Ви́ктор Васи́льевич Горбатко́; 3 December 1934 – 17 May 2017) was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on the Soyuz 7, Soyuz 24, and Soyuz 37 missions.
Viktor Gorbatko | |
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Viktor Gorbatko in Vologda, 2011 | |
| Born | Viktor Vasilyevich Gorbatko 3 December 1934 |
| Died | 17 May 2017 (aged 82) |
| Resting place | Federal Military Memorial Cemetery, Moscow Oblast |
| Nationality | Soviet |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (2) Order of Lenin (3) |
| Space career | |
| Cosmonaut | |
| Rank | Major General, Soviet Air Force |
Time in space | 30d 12h 47m |
| Selection | Air Force Group 1 |
| Missions | Soyuz 7, Soyuz 24, Soyuz 37/Soyuz 36 |
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