Y. O. Korolev

Y. O. Korolev was a prominent Soviet engineer and scientist known for his pioneering work in rocket technology and space exploration. Often regarded as the lead designer of the USSR’s space program, he played a critical role in developing the R-7 rocket, which launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, and later sent the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space. His innovations laid the groundwork for modern spaceflight, making him a key figure in the early history of human space exploration. Despite his death in 1966, his contributions continue to be celebrated in aerospace history.