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Alexander Kemurdzhian

1921 – 2003

Soviet aerospace engineer

Military flight engineer Academic Inventor
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About Alexander Kemurdzhian

Lived 1921 – 2003 (aged 81). Alexander Kemurdzhian was a Russian and Armenian military flight engineer, academic and inventor, known for Lunokhod 1 and Rover (space exploration).

Later years and death

In May 1986 Kemurdzhian led a team of researchers to develop the robot STR-1 (СТР-1) in response to the Chernobyl disaster. Goal was to support the Chernobyl liquidators to investigate and clean up the area. He was a member of The Planetary Society,

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Important facts

Born
4 October 1921, Vladikavkaz
Birth century
20th century
Died
24 February 2003, Saint Petersburg
Occupation
Military flight engineer, academic, inventor
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia, Armenians
Known for
Lunokhod 1, Rover (space exploration)
Education
Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Mobile Vehicle Engineering Institute
Employers
Mobile Vehicle Engineering Institute
Awards
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of Lenin; Order of the Badge of Honour; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order of the Red Star; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; VDNKh gold medal; Order of Courage; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"; Lenin Prize
Also known as
Alexander Leonovich Kemurdzhian, Aleksandr Leonovich Kemurdzhian

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Kemurdzhian?

Soviet aerospace engineer (1921–2003)

When was Alexander Kemurdzhian born?

Alexander Kemurdzhian was born on 4 October 1921 in Vladikavkaz.

When did Alexander Kemurdzhian die?

Alexander Kemurdzhian died on 24 February 2003 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Alexander Kemurdzhian's occupation?

Alexander Kemurdzhian was a military flight engineer, academic and inventor.

What was Alexander Kemurdzhian known for?

Alexander Kemurdzhian was known for Lunokhod 1 and Rover (space exploration).

What nationality was Alexander Kemurdzhian?

Alexander Kemurdzhian was Russian and Armenian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Kemurdzhian

· Wikidata: Q2750257

· DBpedia: Alexander Kemurdzhian

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