Konstantin Feoktistov

Astronaut
BIRTHDAY
February 7,1926
Birthplace
Russia
Age
Nov 21,2009,age 83
Birth Sign
Aquarius
BIRTHDAY
February 7,1926 (age Nov 21,2009,age 83)
Birthplace
Russia

About

Soviet cosmonaut for whom the Feoktistov Crater on the moon is named.

Before Fame

He fought for the Soviet Army against the Nazis during World War II.

Trivia

He was selected as an engineer for cosmonaut training but was assigned a spaceflight before finishing.

Family Life

He married and had four children.

Associated With

He was the first civilian in space, while Sally Ride was the first female in space.