Georgy Grechko
Soviet cosmonaut (1931-2017) · Russia · On the map · Astronauts · Died at 85
Georgy Mikhaylovich Grechko was a Soviet cosmonaut. He flew to space on three missions, each bound for rendezvous with a different Salyut space station. Soyuz 17 was the first crewed vehicle to visit Salyut 4, Soyuz 26 was the first crewed vehicle to visit Salyut 6, and Soyuz T-14 visited Salyut 7.
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2017Died8 April 20172005Badge of honor "For Merit to the Taymyr"Award1989Ivan Efremov PrizeAward1985Order of LeninAward1984Kirti ChakraAward1978Gold Star medalAwardHero of the Czechoslovak Socialist RepublicAwardHonorary Citizen of PragueAwardOrder of Klement GottwaldAwardOrder of LeninAward1975Gold Star medalAwardHero of the Soviet UnionAwardOrder of LeninAward1970Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"Award1961Medal "For Distinguished Labour"Award1931Born25 May 1931
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During the latter mission, Grechko helped to relieve the crew of Soyuz T-13, who had repaired damage to the station.
Country
Russia
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1931 to 2017 · aged 85
