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Sigmund Jähn

Sigmund Jähn

Sigmund Jähn was a government astronaut from Germany, affiliated with ROSCOSMOS.

During their career, Sigmund Jähn flew on 1 spaceflight, logging 7 days, 20 hours, 49 minutes, 4 seconds in space.

Sigmund Werner Paul Jähn (born 13 February 1937) is a German cosmonaut and pilot, who in 1978 became the first German to fly in space as part of the Soviet Union's Interkosmos programme.

Career Statistics

Key facts and career statistics for Sigmund Jähn
Date of Birth02/13/1937
Date of Death09/21/2019
StatusDeceased
First Flight08/26/1978
Last Flight08/26/1978
In SpaceNo
Time in Space7 days, 20 hours, 49 minutes, 4 seconds
Landings1

Spaceflights by Sigmund Jähn

Explore the 1 spaceflight Sigmund Jähn participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.

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