Sergei Korolev

Sergei Korolev

Lead Soviet rocket engineer

πŸ—“οΈJanuary 12, 1907 - January 14, 1966
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πŸ“–Biography

Sergei Korolev was a lead Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer during the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. He is regarded as the father of practical astronautics.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦Launched first artificial satellite Sputnik 1
  • ✦Sent first human Yuri Gagarin into space
  • ✦Designed the Soyuz spacecraft

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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The path to the stars is steep.

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We are all in the same boat, the Earth.

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