Cosmonaut Biography: Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez (original) (raw)
Biographies of International Astronauts
Personal data
Birthdate: |
29.01.1942 |
Birthplace: |
Guantanamo |
Marital status: |
married |
Children: |
two |
Selection date: |
01.03.1978 |
Selection group: |
Interkosmos-2 |
Position: |
Research Cosmonaut (RC) |
Status: |
Ret. 26.09.1980 |
Spaceflights
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Mission |
Position |
Time |
Duration |
1 |
Soyuz 38 |
Research Cosmonaut |
18.09. - 26.09.1980 |
7d 20h 43m |
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Total |
7d 20h 43m |
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Was adopted when he was 1 year old; Pilot Cuba Air Force; graduated from Air Force Academy; later Director of Organization for Civil Defense in Cuba.
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Last update on April 20, 2018. |
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