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Soyuz TM-7 mission cosmonauts

Soyuz cosmonauts being interviewed after a successful landing. The cosmonauts are, from left to right, Valery Polyakov, Alexander Volkov and Sergei Krikalev. This was after the return of Soyuz mission TM-7, which flew to the space station Mir. TM-7 launched on 26th November 1988, and carried Volkov and Krikalev to Mir, along with the French mission specialist Jean-Loup Chretien. It collected Polyakov (who had arrived on Mir on mission TM-6 on 19th August 1988) and left Chretien on the space station. TM-7 landed on Earth on 27th April 1989

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1989 Alexander Astronaut Astronauts Cosmonaut Cosmonauts Flight Manned Spaceflight Mission Program Programme Russian Sergei Soviet Space Flight Interview Interviewing Valery Volkov


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In this print from Science Photo Library, we witness a momentous occasion as the Soyuz TM-7 mission cosmonauts are interviewed following their triumphant return to Earth. The three esteemed individuals in the frame, Valery Polyakov, Alexander Volkov, and Sergei Krikalev, exude an air of accomplishment and pride. This particular snapshot captures a significant chapter in space exploration history. It was taken after the successful landing of Soyuz mission TM-7 on April 27th, 1989. This remarkable flight had launched on November 26th, 1988 and transported Volkov and Krikalev to the renowned space station Mir alongside French mission specialist Jean-Loup Chretien. As part of their daring expedition into outer space, TM-7 collected Valery Polyakov who had arrived at Mir earlier on mission TM-6 in August 1988. The interview taking place here symbolizes not only the end of an extraordinary journey but also serves as a testament to international collaboration within the realm of manned spaceflight. The image showcases these exceptional astronauts being questioned about their experiences during this groundbreaking program by Russian interviewers. Their expressions reflect both exhaustion from their time spent among the stars and elation for having successfully completed such a demanding mission. This photograph is a poignant reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit to explore beyond our earthly boundaries—a testament to human ingenuity that continues to inspire generations worldwide.

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