Gennady Strekalov is a Russian cosmonaut who flew on five space missions between 1989 and 1998. He was born on June 4, 1940, in the city of Saratov, Russia. Strekalov is known for his work on the Mir space station and participated in the first long-duration mission aboard the Space Shuttle. During his career, Strekalov spent a total of 1,593 hours in space. He was also involved in various scientific experiments and contributed to international cooperation in space exploration. His experience and dedication have made him a notable figure in the history of human spaceflight.