Boris Andreyev (cosmonaut)
Soviet cosmonaut (1940–2021)
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Boris Dmitriyevich Andreyev (Russian: Борис Дмитриевич Андреев; 6 October 1940 – 9 July 2021) was a Soviet cosmonaut. He retired in 1983 for medical reasons and subsequently did not fly on any missions into space. He was, however, given backup assignments on several flights.[1][2]
6 October 1940
Boris Andreyev | |
|---|---|
| Born | Boris Dmitriyevich Andreyev 6 October 1940 Moscow, USSR |
| Died | 9 July 2021 (aged 80) Korolyov, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
| Space career | |
| Cosmonaut | |
| Selection | Civilian Specialist Group 4 |
| Missions | None |
Biography
Early life and education
Andreyev was born in Moscow, present day Russia, on October 6, 1940. He graduated from Moscow Bauman-Highschool with an engineering diploma in 1964.[1]
Cosmonaut career
Andreyev was selected as a Soviet cosmonaut in March 1972. Although he never flew into space, he served as a backup crew member on the Soyuz 16, Soyuz 32, Soyuz 35, and Soyuz T-4 missions. He retired from the space program in September 1983 for medical reasons following a parachuting incident. He then worked in the flight control center as capsule communicator.[1][2]
Death
Boris Andreyev died in Korolyov, Moscow Oblast on 9 July 2021, at the age of 80.[1]