Oleg Kotov
Russian cosmonaut
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Summary
Oleg Kotov was born on October 27, 1965[1], in Simferopol[2]. He has worked as an astronaut[3], physician[4], and flight engineer[5].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Russia[6]
- Native language: Russian[7]
- Award received: Hero of the Russian Federation[8], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[9], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[10], Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation[11], Medal "For Military Valour", 1st class[12], Medal for distinguished military service, 1st class[13], Medaille „Für den Dienst in der Luftwaffe“[14], NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal[15], NASA Space Flight Medal[16], honorary citizen of Simferopol[17], Medal for distinguished military service, 2nd class[18], Medal for distinguished military service, 3rd class[19], Medal "For Military Valour", 2nd class[20], Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[21]
- Member of: Expedition 38[22], Expedition 23[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[25], colonel[26], commanding officer[27]
- Family name: Kotov[28]
- Given name: Oleg[29]
- Significant event: extra-vehicular activity[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[31]
- Time in space: 45,468,120 seconds[32]
- Member of the crew of: Soyuz TMA-10M[33], Soyuz TMA-10[34], Soyuz TMA-17[35], Expedition 15[36], Expedition 22[37], Expedition 23[38], Expedition 38[39], Expedition 37[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Oleg Kotov include 15702 Olegkotov[41], an asteroid[42].
Why It Matters
Entities named for him include 15702 Olegkotov[41], an asteroid[42].
FAQs
Where was Oleg Kotov born?
Oleg Kotov was born in Simferopol[2].
What did Oleg Kotov do for work?
Oleg Kotov worked as an astronaut[3], physician[4], and flight engineer[5].
What awards did Oleg Kotov receive?
Honors received include Hero of the Russian Federation[8], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[9], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[10], and Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation[11].