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Oleg Kononenko
Most cumulative time in space (over 1,000 days as of 2024)
2.8y
Years in Space
5
Missions
6
EVAs
33h
EVA Time
Inspirations
What they aspire to
He hopes his record-breaking time in orbit will help future crews safely travel to Mars.
Biography
Current world record holder for most total time in space, surpassing Padalka's record in 2024 with over 1,000 days.
Before NASAAerospace engineer at the TsSKB-Progress design bureau in Samara who designed spacecraft electrical power systems before joining the RSC Energia cosmonaut corps in 1996.
Records & Firsts
Notable accomplishments by Oleg Kononenko
- Most cumulative time in space (over 1,000 days as of 2024)
- First human to spend 1,000 cumulative days in space (June 5, 2024)
Mission Timeline
- Commander
Soyuz MS-24
Expedition 70/71
Launch: Sep 15, 2023Landing: Sep 23, 2024Duration: 374 days- Crossed 1,000 cumulative days in space milestone
Beyond the Mission
Hobbies & Interests
photographyreadingteam sports
Languages
RussianEnglish
Awards & Honors
- Hero of the Russian Federation
- Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation
Fun fact
On February 4, 2024 he broke Gennady Padalka's record for cumulative time in space and went on to become the first person ever to spend 1,000 days off Earth.
Item flown to space
A Yakut khomus (mouth harp), which he played in microgravity.
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