Gherman Stepanovich Titov was a Soviet cosmonaut who made significant contributions to space exploration. Here are some key details about his life and career:
- Birth: Born on September 11, 1935, in Verkhneye Zhilino, Altai Krai, Soviet Union.
- Selection as Cosmonaut: Selected as part of the first group of cosmonauts in 1960.
- Historic Flight: On August 6, 1961, Titov became the second human in space and the first to spend more than a day in orbit aboard the Vostok 2 spacecraft. His flight lasted 25 hours, making 17 orbits around Earth.
- Youngest Cosmonaut: At the age of 25, he was the youngest person to fly in space at that time.
- Notable Achievements: During his flight, he conducted several scientific experiments, took photographs, and experienced the first bout of space sickness, which provided valuable data on human reactions in space.
- Retirement: Titov retired from active spaceflight in 1970, but continued to contribute to the space program in various capacities, including as a test pilot and a researcher.
- Legacy: He was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for his contributions to space exploration. Titov also served as a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and was involved in international relations, including space diplomacy.
- Death: Gherman Titov passed away on September 20, 2000, in Moscow, Russia.
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