About
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Shatalov was a Soviet cosmonaut who made significant contributions to the Soviet space program. He flew three space missions as part of the Soyuz programme, including Soyuz 4, Soyuz 8, and Soyuz 10. Shatalov's missions involved pioneering space docking procedures and conducting experiments in orbit. From 1987 to 1991, he headed the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, playing a key role in training future generations of cosmonauts.
Career Timeline
Soyuz 4 Mission
First spaceflight as commander of Soyuz 4, docking with Soyuz 5.
Soyuz 8 Mission
Commands Soyuz 8, part of a three-spacecraft mission.
Soyuz 10 Mission
Commands Soyuz 10, docking with the Salyut 1 space station.
Training Center Head
Heads the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.
Death of a Cosmonaut
Vladimir Shatalov dies, leaving behind a legacy of space exploration.
Legacy in Spaceflight
Shatalov is remembered for his contributions to the Soviet space program, including pioneering space docking procedures and training future cosmonauts.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026