Svetlana Savitskaya is a renowned Russian cosmonaut, born on August 8, 1948. She became the first woman to fly in space in 1982, aboard the Soyuz T-7 spacecraft. Savitskaya completed two spaceflights and is known for her contributions to the Salyut space station program. In addition to her space missions, Savitskaya is also an accomplished pilot and engineer. She has received numerous awards for her achievements, including the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Her pioneering work has inspired many in the fields of aerospace and science.