Birthdate: November 14, 1917
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Baku, Azerbaijan
Died: March 29, 2003
Lieutenant General Kerim Kerimov was a distinguished Soviet and Russian engineer of Azerbaijani descent, recognized for his significant impact on the Soviet Union’s space program. Despite his identity being concealed initially, he played vital roles in several space missions such as Sputnik 1 and the Vostok program. Over time, he directed successful space docking missions and managed the development of the Salyut series space stations. Kerimov’s profound expertise and leadership greatly propelled forward Soviet space exploration throughout his career.
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