9 August 2023, 15:51

Ukrainian Pavlo Popovych is the first of the nation to reach the expanses of space

On August 12, 1962 , Pavlo Romanovych Popovych accomplished a historic feat, becoming the first Ukrainian to travel to the depths of space. An avid aviator and military pilot, he was born in the small town of Uzyn in the Belotserkiv region on October 5, 1930.

Leonid Kadeniuk became the first cosmonaut of independent Ukraine. However, the first Ukrainian in space was Pavlo Popovych , our compatriot, who made his flight into space on August 12, 1962.

Yuri Gagarin, Pavlo Popovych, Herman Titov, Andriyan Nikolaev together. The photo was taken after Pavlo Popovych's flight.

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After graduating from military air training institutions and undergoing intensive training, Pavlo Popovych got a chance to conquer space. Thanks to his dedication and determination, he made the first group flight of two manned ships, demonstrating the unique radio communication and photography of another ship in space.

During the flight.

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This brave mission lasted 2 days, 22 hours and 57 minutes , during which Popovich conducted a number of scientific and technical, medical and biological experiments. His unique relationship with God , which he described, enriched his outlook and strength after this trip.

On native land.

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After completing the mission, Pavlo Popovych was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union and received recognition and gratitude from the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.