Delve into Ashchelsay in Russia
Ashchelsay in the region of Orenburg is located in Russia - some 943 mi or ( 1518 km ) East of Moscow , the country's capital .
Local time in Ashchelsay is now 09:40 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Yekaterinburg " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Rassvet, Ufa, Saga, Akzhar, and Aqtöbe. While being here, you might want to check out Rassvet . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ashchelsay ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Soyuz 1
Soyuz 1 (Russian: Союз 1, Union 1) was a manned spaceflight of the Soviet space program. Launched into orbit on April 23, 1967 carrying cosmonaut Colonel Vladimir Komarov, Soyuz 1 was the first flight of the Soyuz spacecraft. The mission plan was complex, involving a rendezvous with Soyuz 2, swapping crew members before returning to Earth. Soyuz 1 was plagued with technical issues, and Komarov was killed when the spacecraft crashed during its return to Earth.
Located at 51.36 59.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Vladimir Komarov
Vladimir Mikhaylovich Komarov (16 March 1927 – 24 April 1967) was a Soviet test pilot, aerospace engineer and cosmonaut in the first group of cosmonauts selected in 1960. He was one of the most highly experienced and well-qualified candidates accepted into "Air Force Group One".
Located at 51.36 59.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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