Vladimir Komarov
Vladimir Komarov was a Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to die during a space mission. Born on March 16, 1927, he flew in the Voshkod 1 mission in 1964, marking his first journey into space. Tragically, during his second mission aboard Soyuz 1 in April 1967, a series of malfunctions led to a catastrophic failure upon re-entry, resulting in his death. Komarov's final moments were recorded, revealing his frustration and despair as he struggled with the spacecraft's issues. His legacy is marked by both his contributions to space exploration and the lessons learned from the dangers of early spaceflight.
Born on Mar 16, 1927 (98 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Serbia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 5,786 | $55,000 | 36$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,737,371 | 5,786 | $55,000 | 36$ |
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Serbia:
Komarov was a Soviet test pilot and aerospace engineer who became the first person to go into space twice.
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Estonia:
Vladimir Komarov died during the landing of a space vehicle due to a parachute failure.
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Turkey:
Vladimir Komarov was the first person to die during a space mission.
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