Valentin Lebedev is a Russian cosmonaut known for his contributions to space exploration. He was born on February 2, 1942, in Moscow, Russia. Lebedev flew on two space missions, including a notable flight aboard the Soyuz 7 spacecraft in 1973, where he spent time aboard the Salyut 7 space station. During his career, Lebedev conducted various scientific experiments and contributed to the understanding of long-duration spaceflight. He is recognized for his work in the Soviet space program and has received several awards for his achievements in space exploration, including the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.