Oldřich Pelčák
Oldřich Pelčák (2 November 1943 – 7 October 2023) was a Czech cosmonaut and engineer. He graduated from Gagarin Air Force Academy. In 1976, Pelčák was selected as backup of Vladimír Remek for the Soyuz 28 mission.[1] They were the first men in space who were neither Americans nor Soviets. Pelčák died on 7 October 2023, at the age of 79.[2]
Oldřich Pelčák | |
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 Pelčák in 2011 | |
| Born | 2 November 1943 |
| Died | 7 October 2023 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Space career | |
| Selection | Air Force Group 6 |
| Missions | Soyuz 28 (backup) |
References
- "Exkluzivně: Remkův let očima jeho náhradníka Pelčáka" (in Czech). Aktuálně.cz. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- "Zemřel vojenský pilot Oldřich Pelčák, Remkův náhradník při letu do vesmíru. Bylo mu 79 let". Lidovky. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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