Viktor Savinykh is a Russian cosmonaut born on March 24, 1940. He is known for his participation in the Soviet space program during the 1970s and 1980s. Savinykh flew on three space missions, including Soyuz 7 and Soyuz T-7, contributing to various scientific experiments and the development of space technology. In addition to his spaceflights, Savinykh served as a test pilot and worked on training future cosmonauts. His contributions to space exploration have been recognized, and he has received several awards for his achievements, including the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.