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Mosolov, Vladimir Yemeliyanovich

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Mosolov
Mosolov
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Russian test pilot cosmonaut, 1979-1987.

Graduated from Higher Air Force School, Tambov, 1967, from the Test Pilot School in Akhtubinsk, 1976, and from Moscow Aviation Institute, 1981. Test Pilot, State Red-Banner Scientific Research Institute named for Chkalov of Russian AF. Colonel, and test pilot, State Red-Banner Scientific Research Institute named for Chkalov of Russian Air Force. Cosmonaut training January 1979 - November 1980. Buran Test Pilot, 1978-1987. Worked at headquarters of Russian Air Force until 1995. From 1995 to 1997 he was a Tu-134 Commander for Alrosa-Avia, and from 1997 to 1998 a Deputy Director at the Polyus Company. This was followed by service as a pilot for the Tefis Aviation Company. From 1999 he was a Flight Commander for the Krylo Company.

More at: Mosolov.

Family
Cosmonaut
Country
Russia
Agency
VVS
Bibliography
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Chronology

2 events

1944 February 21

  • Birth of Vladimir Yemeliyanovich Mosolov - . Nation: Russia. Related Persons: Mosolov. Russian test pilot cosmonaut, 1979-1987..

1978 December 1

  • Buran Cosmonaut Training Group 1 selected. - . Nation: Russia. Related Persons: Chirkin, Mosolov, Sattarov, Sokovykh. Experienced test pilots were selected to train for manned missions using the Buran space shuttle..