Vladimir Vasyutin

Vladimir Vasyutin

astronaut Russia

Vladimir Vasyutin is a former Soviet cosmonaut known for his role in the Soyuz T-13 mission in 1985, which was notably cut short due to a medical emergency involving him, marking a rare instance in space exploration history where a mission was aborted due to health concerns. His experience has been referenced in discussions about the complexities and risks of long-duration spaceflight, particularly in light of recent events concerning crew safety and medical contingencies aboard the International Space Station.

Born on Jan 01, 1951 (75 years old)

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Australia Australia: Vladimir Vasyutin came down with a serious infection aboard his country’s Salyut 7 space station, prompting an early return. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: International Space Station crew set to return to Earth

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In 1985, Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Vasyutin and his colleagues returned four months ahead of schedule from a mission to the Salyut 7 space station due to a urological issue. 5

BBC: Nasa astronauts begin 'bittersweet' medical evacuation from space station