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Sergei Krikalev
First Russian cosmonaut to fly on a Space Shuttle (STS-60, 1994)
2.2y
Years in Space
6
Missions
8
EVAs
41h
EVA Time
Inspirations
Yuri GagarinSergei Korolev
What they aspire to
He hoped his missions would prove that international cooperation could outlast political upheaval on Earth.
Biography
One of the most experienced space travelers in history with 803 days in space. Was aboard Mir when the Soviet Union dissolved.
Before NASAMechanical engineer at NPO Energia who worked on the Salyut 7 rescue analysis before being selected as a cosmonaut in 1985.
Records & Firsts
Notable accomplishments by Sergei Krikalev
- First Russian cosmonaut to fly on a Space Shuttle (STS-60, 1994)
- Member of ISS Expedition 1 (the first ISS crew, 2000)
- Stranded aboard Mir during the Soviet Union's collapse (1991)
Mission Timeline
- Flight Engineer
Soyuz TM-31
ISS Expedition 1
Launch: Oct 31, 2000Landing: Mar 21, 2001Duration: 141 days- First crew to live aboard the ISS
Beyond the Mission
Hobbies & Interests
aerobatic flyingswimmingskiingamateur radio
Causes They Champion
International space cooperation
Languages
RussianEnglish
Awards & Honors
- Hero of the Soviet Union
- Hero of the Russian Federation
- Order of Lenin
- Officier de la Légion d'honneur
Fun fact
He was aboard Mir when the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, returning 311 days later as a citizen of a country that no longer existed — earning him the nickname 'the last Soviet citizen.'
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