Education
13 May 1986 became Military Doctor.
13 May 1986 became Military Doctor.
He entered the Soviet space programme on July 5, 1967 and was commander of three missions as well as pilot. He retired on June 23, 1984. Military rank: Major General, Soviet Air Force. Time in Space 216 days 9 hours, 8 minutes. Missions: Soyuz 25, Soyuz 29 and Soyuz T-4. Graduated fom Higher Air Force School Monino, 1976; Doctorate of Military Sciences degree; Director of Moscow Zhukovski Military Air Force Engineering Academy; hobbies: Skiing, hunting, photography; he was withdrawn from all military duties, when he became 60 years old; he is now General Airforce Reserve and consultant.
Vladimir Kovalyonok is now General Airforce Reserve and consultant.