Boris Andreyev (cosmonaut)
Boris Dmitriyevich Andreyev | |
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Cosmonaut | |
Nationality | Soviet/Russian |
Status | Retired |
Born | Moscow, Russia |
October 6, 1940
Selection | Civilian Specialist Group 4 |
Missions | None |
Boris Dmitriyevich Andreyev (Russian: Борис Дмитриевич Андреев; October 6, 1940- ) is a former Russian Cosmonaut. He retired in 1983 for medical reasons and subsequently did not fly on any missions into space. He was, however, given backup assignments on several flights.[1][2]
Biography
Early life and education
Andreyev was born in Moscow, present day Russia, on October 6, 1940. He graduated from Moscow Bauman-Highschool with an engineering diploma in 1964.[1]
Cosmonaut career
Andreyev was selected as a Soviet cosmonaut in March 1972. Although he never flew into space, he served as a backup crew member on the Soyuz 16, Soyuz 32, Soyuz 35, and Soyuz T-4 missions. He retired from the space program in September 1983 for medical reasons following a parachuting incident. He then worked in the flight control center as capsule communicator.[1][2]
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