Yuri Gidzenko

Astronaut

Birthday March 26, 1962

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Russia

Age 62 years old

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About

Russian cosmonaut who was part of the first permanent resident crew aboard the International Space Station.

Before Fame

He graduated from the Higher Military Pilot School in 1983.

Trivia

He served as Commander of the Mir EO-20 mission aboard the Mir Space Station.

Family Life

He married and had two children.

Associated With

He served on Expedition 1 with astronaut William Shepherd.