Viktor Gorbatko

Viktor Vasilyevich Gorbatko (; December 3, 1934 – May 17, 2017) was a Soviet cosmonaut who flew on the Soyuz 7, Soyuz 24, and Soyuz 37 missions.Spacefacts He was awarded twice for the Hero of the Soviet Union and Order of Lenin. He was born in Ventsy-Zarya, Azov-Black Sea Krai.

Gorbatko died of stomach cancer at his home in Moscow on May 17, 2017 at the age of 82.

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Other websites

 The official website of the city administration Baikonur - Honorary citizens of Baikonur

Category:1934 births
Category:2017 deaths
Category:Cosmonauts