Viktor Gorbatko is a retired Soviet cosmonaut born on February 19, 1934. He flew on three space missions, including the Soyuz 7 in 1969, where he spent over 10 days in space. Gorbatko was part of the Salyut 7 program, contributing to important scientific research during his missions. In addition to his spaceflights, Gorbatko was a test pilot and an engineer. He played a significant role in the development of Soviet space technology. After retiring from active space missions, he continued to work in the aerospace field and became a prominent figure in promoting space exploration.