Aleksandr Viktorenko

Aleksandr Stepanovich Viktorenko (born March 29, 1947) is a former Soviet cosmonaut. He was born in Olginka, North-Kazakhstan Oblast, Kazakh SSR on March 29, 1947.[1] He is married with two children.

Aleksandr Stepanovich Viktorenko
Born (1947-03-29) March 29, 1947 (age 77)
NationalitySoviet / Russian
OccupationTest Pilot
Space career
Cosmonaut
RankColonel, Russian Air Force
Time in space
489d 01h 33m
Selection1978 Intercosmos Group
MissionsMir EP-1 (Soyuz TM-3 / Soyuz TM-2), Soyuz TM-8, Soyuz TM-14, Soyuz TM-20
Mission insignia
Soyuz TM-3 mission patch.svgSoyuz TM-14 patch.png Soyuz TM-20 patch.png

He was selected as an cosmonaut on March 23, 1978, and retired on May 30, 1997. During his career he was Commander of Soyuz TM-3, Soyuz TM-8, Soyuz TM-14.[1] He spent a total of 489 days in space,[1] including 19 hours and 33 minutes working outside the spacecraft.[2]/

Honours and awards

Aleksandr Viktorenko Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Viktorenko". astronautix.com. 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  2. "Aleksandr Viktorenko - EVA experience". spacefacts.de. 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2012.