Gennady Strekalov

Gennadi Mikhailovich Strekalov (Russian: Геннадий Михайлович Стрекалов) (October 26, 1940 - December 25, 2004) was an Instructor-Test-Cosmonaut and Department Head at Russian aerospace firm RSC Energia. He has been decorated twice as Hero of the Soviet Union (December 10, 1980 and April 11, 1984). He also received the Ashoka Chakra Award from India in 1984. Strekalov was born on October 26, 1940 in Mytishchi near Moscow. He graduated from N.E. Ba... more

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  • Dec 25, 2004 (age 64 years)

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