About Oldřich Pelčák
Lived 1943 – 2023 (aged 79). Oldřich Pelčák was a Czech engineer, astronaut and airman.
Oldřich Pelčák (2 November 1943 – 7 October 2023) was a Czech cosmonaut and engineer. He graduated from Gagarin Air Force Academy. In 1976, Pelčák was selected as backup for fellow Czech Vladimír Remek for the Soyuz 28 mission. Remek was the first man in space who was neither American nor Soviet. Pelčák, who did not fly in space, died on 7 October 2023, at the age of 79.
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Who was Oldřich Pelčák?
Czech astronaut and pilot (1943–2023)
When was Oldřich Pelčák born?
Oldřich Pelčák was born on 2 November 1943 in Zlín.
When did Oldřich Pelčák die?
Oldřich Pelčák died on 7 October 2023 in Prague.
What was Oldřich Pelčák's occupation?
Oldřich Pelčák was an engineer, astronaut and airman.
What nationality was Oldřich Pelčák?
Oldřich Pelčák was Czech.
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