Soyuz 35 was a Soviet space mission launched on June 15, 1980. It was part of the Soyuz program and aimed to transport cosmonauts to the Salyut 7 space station. The mission lasted for 7 days, during which the crew conducted scientific experiments and performed maintenance tasks on the station. The crew of Soyuz 35 included commander Viktor Gorbatko and flight engineer Aydin Aimbetov. This mission was significant as it demonstrated the capabilities of the Soyuz spacecraft and contributed to the ongoing research in space, enhancing our understanding of long-duration spaceflight.