Today, December 18, 2021, twice the Hero of the Soviet Union, the Cosmonaut of the USSR, the representative of the first “Gagarinsky” set in the cosmonaut detachment, Boris Volynov takes congratulations on his birthday. Boris Valentinovich – legendary man.
He began to prepare for space flights side by side with Yuri Gagarin, German Titov and other cosmos pioneers. March 7, 1960 by order of Glavkom State University B.V. Volynov was enrolled in the cosmonauts detachment of the CPC Air Force to the post of astronaut’s listener (1st set).
Boris Volynovich Volynov’s first space flight made from January 15 to 18, 1969 as the commander of the Soyuz-5 spacecraft. It was in this flight that a remarkable achievement was carried out – the world’s first docking of two manned ships – “Union-4”, which Vladimir Alexandrovich Shatalov commanded, and “Union-5”.
Second Space Flight B.V. Volynov lasted from July 6 to August 24, 1976. Boris Valentinovich again was appointed commander of the “Union”. During the space flight, extensive and valuable scientific information on the physical characteristics of the Earth’s atmosphere was obtained. On board the Salute-5 orbital station, studies were conducted, which showed how various physical processes and technological operations in weightlessness occur. The total duration of the flight was 49 days.
For the successful implementation of space flights and the courage and the heroism of B.V. Volynov was twice awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
After returning to Earth Boris Valentinovich for many years He headed the cosmonauts of the CPK named after Yu.A. Gagarin, in which, in general, he served 30 years, which is a record result among compatriots.
Roskosmos State Corporation Guide, Cosmonaut Training Center, Cosmonauts Detach, Cosmic Colleagues Cardically congratulated Boris Valentinovich Volynov Happy Birthday and wish him longevity, happiness and strength for new accomplishments!