Vladimir Lyakhov
For a Russian agent in Iran, see Vladimir Liakhov.
| Vladimir Afanasyevich Lyakhov | |
|---|---|
| Cosmonaut | |
| Born |
July 20, 1941 Antratsyt, Luhansk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR |
Other occupation | Pilot |
| Rank | Colonel, Soviet Air Force |
Time in space | 333d 07h 47m |
| Selection | Air Force Group 4 |
| Missions | Soyuz 32, Soyuz T-9, Mir EP-3 (Soyuz TM-6/Soyuz TM-5) |
| Awards |
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Vladimir Afanasyevich Lyakhov (Russian: Влади́мир Афана́сьевич Ля́хов; born July 20, 1941) is a former Soviet cosmonaut.
He was selected as cosmonaut on May 5, 1967, and retired on September 7, 1994. Lyakhov was the Commander on Soyuz 32, Soyuz T-9 and Soyuz TM-6, and spent 333 days, 7 hours, 47 minutes in space. He is married and has two children.
He was awarded:
- Twice Hero of the Soviet Union;
- Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR;
- Two Orders of Lenin;
- Order of the October Revolution;
- Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration" (Russian Federation);
- Order of Sukhbaatar (Mongolia);
- Order "The Sun of Liberty" (Afghanistan);
- Order of Merit 3rd class (Ukraine).
External links
- http://www.spacefacts.de/bios/cosmonauts/english/lyakhov_vladimir.htm
- http://www.astronautix.com/astros/lyakhov.htm
- The official website of the city administration Baikonur - Honorary citizens of Baikonur
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