Boris Andreyev (cosmonaut)

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Boris Dmitriyevich Andreyev
Cosmonaut
Nationality Soviet/Russian
Status Retired
Born (1940-10-06) October 6, 1940 (age 83)
Moscow, Russia
Selection Civilian Specialist Group 4
Missions None

Boris Dmitriyevich Andreyev (Russian: Борис Дмитриевич Андреев; October 6, 1940- ) is a former Russian Cosmonaut. He retired in 1983 for medical reasons and subsequently did not fly on any missions into space. He was, however, given backup assignments on several flights.[1][2]

Biography

Early life and education

Andreyev was born in Moscow, present day Russia, on October 6, 1940. He graduated from Moscow Bauman-Highschool with an engineering diploma in 1964.[1]

Cosmonaut career

Andreyev was selected as a Soviet cosmonaut in March 1972. Although he never flew into space, he served as a backup crew member on the Soyuz 16, Soyuz 32, Soyuz 35, and Soyuz T-4 missions. He retired from the space program in September 1983 for medical reasons following a parachuting incident. He then worked in the flight control center as capsule communicator.[1][2]

References

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