Anatoly Filipchenko facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anatoly Filipchenko
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Filipchenko on a Soviet Union 1969 CPA 3810 stamp
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| Born | 26 February 1928 Davydovka, Voronezh Governorate, Russian SFSR, USSR
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| Died | 7 August 2022 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | Soviet |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
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| Rank | Major General, Soviet Air Force |
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Time in space
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10d 21h 03m |
| Selection | Air Force Group 2 |
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Mission insignia
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Anatoly Vasilyevich Filipchenko was a brave Soviet cosmonaut. A cosmonaut is a person trained to travel into space. He was born on February 26, 1928, and passed away on August 7, 2022. Anatoly was from Ukraine and became a Major General in the Soviet Air Force. This means he was a very high-ranking officer. He is well-known for his two important space missions: Soyuz 7 and Soyuz 16.
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Becoming a Cosmonaut
Anatoly Filipchenko was born in a small town called Davydovka. This town was in the Soviet Union at the time. He grew up with a dream of flying. He became a skilled pilot, flying many different types of aircraft. His talent led him to be chosen for the Soviet space program.
Training for Space
In 1963, Anatoly joined a special group of pilots. They were chosen to train as cosmonauts. This training was very tough. It prepared them for the dangers and challenges of space travel. They learned about rockets, spacecraft, and how to live in zero gravity.
His Space Missions
Anatoly Filipchenko flew two missions into space. Each mission was a big step for space exploration.
Soyuz 7 Mission
His first mission was on Soyuz 7. This mission launched on October 12, 1969. Anatoly was the commander of the spacecraft. The Soyuz 7 mission was part of a group flight. Three Soviet spacecraft, Soyuz 6, Soyuz 7, and Soyuz 8, flew together. Their goal was to try and dock, or connect, in space. This was a very complex and important test. Even though they did not dock, they performed many experiments. They also tested new ways to control spacecraft. The mission lasted for almost five days.
Soyuz 16 Mission
Anatoly's second mission was Soyuz 16. He commanded this flight too. It launched on December 2, 1974. This mission was a test flight for a very special project. It was preparing for the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project. This project was a joint mission between the Soviet Union and the United States. It was the first time two different countries' spacecraft docked in space. Soyuz 16 tested all the new systems needed for this historic meeting. The mission lasted for six days.
Life After Space
Anatoly Filipchenko left the space program in 1982. After his time as a cosmonaut, he continued to work in the space industry. He became a Deputy Director at an organization called OKB in Kharkiv. OKB stands for "Experimental Design Bureau." These bureaus design and build spacecraft. He helped develop new technologies for future space travel. Anatoly Filipchenko lived a long life, passing away on August 7, 2022, at the age of 94.
Awards and Honors
Anatoly Filipchenko received many important awards for his bravery and contributions to space exploration.
- Hero of the Soviet Union (He received this award twice, which is a very high honor!)
- Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR
- Order of Lenin
- Order of the Red Banner of Labour
- Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
- State Prize of the USSR
- Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary
- Order of the Banner of the Bulgarian People's Republic
- Medal "For the Strengthening Military Cooperation" (Czechoslovakia)
- Medal "Brotherhood in Arms" (GDR)
See Also
In Spanish: Anatoli Filípchenko para niños
