Sergei Korolev
Sergei Korolev was a prominent Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer, considered the father of the Soviet space program. His leadership and innovative designs were instrumental in launching the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space in 1961. Korolev's work laid the foundation for numerous space exploration milestones, including the development of the R-7 rocket, which became the basis for many subsequent space missions. His influence extended beyond engineering; he was a key figure in the Cold War space race, shaping the narrative of Soviet achievements in space exploration.
Born on Jan 12, 1907 (118 years old)
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North Macedonia:
Sergei Korolev is known as a pioneer of Soviet space technology, famous for his work on the 'Sputnik' and 'Vostok' programs.
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Montenegro:
Sergei Korolev is recognized as the chief engineer responsible for the Soviet space successes in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Vietnam:
Sergei Korolev is regarded as the 'father' of the Soviet space program.
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Slovakia:
Korolev was a key figure in the Soviet space program who succeeded in sending the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space.
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Ukraine:
Sergei Korolev is noted as one of Kravchuk's students, contributing to aerospace engineering.
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