Alexej Leonow
Alexej Leonow was a pioneering Soviet cosmonaut best known for being the first person to conduct a spacewalk in 1965. He played a significant role in the historic Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975, where he and American astronaut Thomas Stafford famously shook hands in space, symbolizing a moment of cooperation during the Cold War. Leonow continued to advocate for peaceful collaboration in space until his death in 2019.
Born on Jan 30, 1934 (91 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 462 | $73,000 | 54$ |
| Totals | 1 | 625,978 | 462 | $73,000 | 54$ |
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Alexej Leonow was the first person to conduct a spacewalk and later made history with a handshake in space.
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