Today is the birthday of Sergei Korolev (Jan 12, 1907– 14 Jan, 1966) who was a lead Soviet rocket engineer designer. He is regarded as the father of practical astronautics. He was involved in the development of the R-7, Sputnik 1 and launching Laika and Yuri Gagarin into space.
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@engineers_feed Russians were the first to go to space. Thanks to him.
@engineers_feed I had no idea I share birthday with him. That's awesome
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@engineers_feed Sergei Korolev is the man responsible for the first human spaceflight. Although the world knew of his achievements - Sputnik, Vostok, Soyuz - the man himself remained a total mystery until his death, as his identity was a well-kept state secret.