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Leonid Popov

Leonid Popov

Leonid Popov is a government astronaut from Ukraine, affiliated with ROSCOSMOS.

During their career, Leonid Popov flew on 3 spaceflights, logging 200 days, 14 hours, 45 minutes, 51 seconds in space.

Popov was born in Oleksandriia, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukrainian SSR. He was selected as a cosmonaut on April 27, 1970, and flew as Commander on Soyuz 35, Soyuz 40 and Soyuz T-7, logging 200 days, 14 hours, and 45 minutes in space before his retirement on June 13, 1987.

Career Statistics

Key facts and career statistics for Leonid Popov
Date of Birth08/31/1945
StatusRetired
First Flight04/09/1980
Last Flight08/19/1982
In SpaceNo
Time in Space200 days, 14 hours, 45 minutes, 51 seconds
Landings3

Spaceflights by Leonid Popov

Explore the 3 spaceflights Leonid Popov participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.

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