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Vladimir Komarov: The cosmonaut who fell to Earth
On 24 April 1967, cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov became the first man to die in space. The Soviet Union mourned the loss of a hero when it heard the Soyuz 1 mission was a failure. Some say Komarov ...
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As Sunita Williams awaits her return from the ISS, recounting the shocking story of a man, who literally 'fell' from space in 1967
Back in 1967 Soviet Union, the original plan involved launching two spacecraft, Soyuz 1 and Soyuz 2, into orbit. Soyuz 1, carrying Vladimir Komarov, would launch first and wait for Soyuz 2 to ...
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Belarusian cosmonaut may perform first space flight in 2023, says Putin
VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, April 12. /TASS/. The first space flight by a Belarusian cosmonaut may be organized already next year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference after talks ...