Valentin Glushko

Valentin Glushko was a Soviet engineer and rocket scientist known for developing powerful rocket engines that propelled spacecraft and missiles. He played a crucial role in the Soviet space program, including designing engines for historic missions like Sputnik and Vostok. Glushko's expertise in propulsion systems helped advance human spaceflight and military missile technology. His work contributed significantly to the Soviet Union's capabilities in space exploration during the Cold War era.