Valery Polyakov
Valery Polyakov is a retired Russian cosmonaut best known for holding the record for the longest single spaceflight, spending 437 consecutive days aboard the Mir space station from 1994 to 1995. His extensive time in space has provided invaluable data on the effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body, contributing significantly to our understanding of long-duration space missions. Polyakov's remarkable endurance and contributions to space medicine have made him a respected figure in the field of human space exploration.
Born on Apr 22, 1942 (82 years old)
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North Macedonia:
Valery Polyakov holds the overall record for the longest space flight.
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Dominican Republic:
Valery Polyakov holds the record for the longest single spaceflight at 437 days.
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Greece:
Valery Polyakov holds the world record for the longest continuous stay in space.
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United Arab Emirates:
Valery Polyakov holds the absolute record for the longest single stay in space, having spent 437 days on the Mir space station.
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Kazakhstan:
Valery Polyakov holds the record for the longest single stay in space, having spent 437 days in orbit.
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Egypt:
Valery Polyakov holds the world record for the longest continuous stay in space at 437 days.
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