Vladislav Volkov
Soviet cosmonaut (1935-1971) · Russia · On the map · Astronauts · Died at 35
Vladislav Nikolayevich Volkov was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on the Soyuz 7 and Soyuz 11 missions. The second mission terminated fatally. Volkov and the two other crew members were asphyxiated on reentry, the only three people to have died in outer space.
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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
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1971Died30 June 1971Hero of the Soviet UnionAward1969Gold Star medalAwardOrder of LeninAwardPilot-Cosmonaut of the USSRAward1935Born23 November 1935
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About this person
Country
Russia
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 1971 · aged 35
