Aleksandr Lazutkin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aleksandr Ivanovich Lazutkin
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| Born | 30 October 1957 |
| Status | Retired |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation | Flight engineer |
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| Roscosmos cosmonaut | |
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Time in space
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184d 22h 07m |
| Selection | 1992 |
| Missions | Soyuz TM-25 |
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Mission insignia
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Aleksandr Ivanovich Lazutkin is a brave former cosmonaut from Russia. He was born on October 30, 1957. Cosmonauts are like astronauts; they are trained to travel and work in space.
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Early Life and Space Training
Aleksandr Lazutkin studied at the Moscow Aviation Institute. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering. This means he learned how to design and build machines.
Becoming a Cosmonaut
Lazutkin was chosen to become a cosmonaut on March 3, 1992. This was a big step towards his dream of space travel. He trained hard to prepare for missions beyond Earth.
Space Mission: Soyuz TM-25
Aleksandr Lazutkin's first trip to space was on a mission called Soyuz TM-25. During this mission, he worked as a flight engineer. A flight engineer helps make sure the spacecraft works correctly. They also manage the systems on board.
Challenges on the Mir Space Station
In 1997, Lazutkin was living on the Mir Space Station. This was a very important space station at the time. A supply ship, the Progress M34, was coming to the station. However, it accidentally crashed into the Mir.
The Collision and Quick Thinking
This collision was a very serious event. It damaged parts of the Mir station. The station's solar panels were hit, which caused a loss of power. The air inside the station also started to leak out.
Lazutkin and the other crew members acted very quickly. They worked together to stop the air leak. They also sealed off the damaged part of the station. This quick action saved the rest of the Mir station. Lazutkin even used a small knife to cut some important wires.
Repairing the Station
After the collision, the crew worked to fix the Mir. They managed to make the station safe again. This showed how skilled and brave the cosmonauts were. Their actions prevented a major disaster in space.
See also
- List of Heroes of the Russian Federation
