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Cosmonaut Titov, Soyuz TM-4 mission, 1987
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Cosmonaut Titov, Soyuz TM-4 mission, 1987
Titov before the Soyuz TM-4 mission, at Baikonur, Kazakhstan, in the cockpit of the Soyuz TM-4 spacecraft, in 1987. Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Titov (born 1947) was selected as a cosmonaut in 1976. He made his first spaceflight in 1983 on the Soyuz T-8 mission, and survived the aborted launch of the Soyuz T-10-1 mission later that year. He was later selected to command the Soyuz TM-4 mission, successfully launching from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 21 December 1987, travelling to the Mir space station. Titov and flight engineer Manarov spent 178 days in space, landing safely on 17 June 1988. Titov flew two further space missions in 1995 and 1997, travelling back to Mir on the US space shuttles. He retired in 1998
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This print captures a significant moment in space exploration history. It showcases Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Titov, a distinguished figure in the field, before his momentous Soyuz TM-4 mission in 1987. The image was taken at Baikonur, Kazakhstan, where Titov stands confidently inside the cockpit of the Soyuz TM-4 spacecraft. Vladimir Titov's journey as a cosmonaut began in 1976 when he was selected for this prestigious role. His first spaceflight took place in 1983 on the Soyuz T-8 mission and he demonstrated remarkable resilience during the aborted launch of the Soyuz T-10-1 later that same year. These experiences paved the way for him to command the historic Soyuz TM-4 mission. On December 21st, 1987, amidst great anticipation and excitement, Titov successfully launched from Baikonur alongside flight engineer Manarov. Their destination: Mir space station. Together they spent an impressive 178 days in space before safely landing on June 17th, 1988. Titov's contributions to space exploration did not end there; he went on to undertake two more missions in 1995 and 1997, returning to Mir aboard US space shuttles. A true pioneer with an infectious smile captured perfectly by this photograph. Today we celebrate Vladimir Titov's legacy as a trailblazer who pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of outer space. This image serves as a reminder of his remarkable achievements and pays tribute to his invaluable contributions to science and human progress.
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