Categories: Obituaries

Cosmonaut Valery Polyakov passed away at the age of 80

Russian Cosmonaut Valery Vladimirovich Polyakov, who holds the record for the longest spaceflight, has passed away at the age of 80. According to Roscosmos, Polyakov has participated in two space missions during his career with a total duration of 678 days and 16 hours.

Bank Maha Pack includes Live Batches, Test Series, Video Lectures & eBooks

The career of Valery Vladimirovich Polyakov:

  • Polyakov took part in his first mission to space in 1988, and returned eight months later in 1989. That year, he was appointed deputy director of the Institute of Biomedical Problems.
  • Valery Polyakov spent a full 437 days orbiting the Earth on the Mir space station between 1994 and 1995. Polyakov had previously spent 288 days in space on a mission in 1988-89.
  • He worked on experiments to see if people could maintain their mental health to make the long journey to Mars. The Mir space station was put into orbit in 1986, first under the control of the Soviet Union and later by Russia.

Find More Obituaries News

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, my role involves researching and creating informative and engaging content aimed at helping candidates prepare for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in delivering insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest current affairs trends and developments. My primary focus is on educational excellence, ensuring that our readers are well-prepared and informed to face their exams with confidence. Through meticulously crafted content, I aim to guide and support candidates in their journey toward success.

Recent Posts

India Clinches Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup title

India clinched the inaugural U10 Women's Asia cup T20 title by defeating Bangladesh by 41…

8 mins ago

Govt Infuses ₹500 Cr in IFCI to Boost Financial Health

The Indian government has decided to infuse ₹500 crore into the state-owned Industrial Finance Corporation…

13 mins ago

Top-10 Tourist Places in Uttar Pradesh, Check the List

Uttar Pradesh, a state in northern India, is home to many famous tourist attractions. From…

13 mins ago

Kejriwal Launches Dr Ambedkar Scholarship for Dalit Students Abroad

Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP supremo, unveiled the Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship, a scheme designed to…

41 mins ago

Govt Forms Committee to Assess IAF’s Capability Development Amid Rising Threats

The Indian Government has formed a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to…

1 hour ago

National Farmers Day 2024: Date, History, and Importance

National Farmers’ Day, celebrated annually on December 23, is a tribute to the backbone of…

1 hour ago