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Gennadi Strekalov

1940 – 2004

Soviet and Russian cosmonaut and Ashoka Chakra recipient

Engineer Astronaut Flight engineer

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About Gennadi Strekalov

Lived 1940 – 2004 (aged 64). Gennadi Strekalov was a Russian engineer, astronaut and flight engineer.

Gennady Mikhailovich Strekalov (; 26 October 1940 – 25 December 2004)

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Important facts

Born

26 October 1940, Mytishchi

Birth century

20th century

Died

25 December 2004, Moscow

Occupation

Engineer, astronaut, flight engineer

Nationality

Soviet Union, Russia

Education

Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Employers

S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia

Awards

Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the October Revolution; Ashoka Chakra; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class; Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR; Gold Star medal; NASA Space Flight Medal; Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"

Also known as

Gennady Mikhaylovich Strekalov, Gennady Mikhailovich Strekalov

Contemporaries

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Henry Cohen, 1st Baron Cohen of Birkenhead

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gennadi Strekalov?

Soviet and Russian cosmonaut and Ashoka Chakra recipient (1940–2004)

When was Gennadi Strekalov born?

Gennadi Strekalov was born on 26 October 1940 in Mytishchi.

When did Gennadi Strekalov die?

Gennadi Strekalov died on 25 December 2004 in Moscow.

What was Gennadi Strekalov's occupation?

Gennadi Strekalov was an engineer, astronaut and flight engineer.

What nationality was Gennadi Strekalov?

Gennadi Strekalov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gennadi Strekalov

· Wikidata: Q470256

· DBpedia: Gennady Strekalov

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