Gennady Padalka is a Russian cosmonaut and former military pilot, known for holding the record for the most cumulative time spent in space. Over his career, he completed five spaceflights, contributing to various missions aboard the International Space Station and other spacecraft. His extensive experience in space exploration has made him a prominent figure in the field of astronautics. Padalka was born on June 21, 1969, in Krasnodar, Russia. He graduated from the Krasnodar Higher Military Aviation School and later joined the Russian space program. His achievements have earned him numerous awards, including the title of Hero of the Russian Federation, highlighting his significant contributions to space science and exploration.