Birthdate: April 27, 1942
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Tula, Russia
Died: September 7, 2022
Valeri Vladimirovich Polyakov, a distinguished Soviet and Russian cosmonaut, set the record for the longest single stay in space by spending over 14 months aboard the Mir space station during one mission. He was selected as a cosmonaut in 1972 and completed two spaceflights in 1988 and 1994–1995, accumulating a total of more than 22 months in space. Polyakov’s significant contributions to space exploration include his endurance of extended space missions, showcasing his exceptional skills and dedication to advancing human spaceflight.
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