German Titov ... Perhaps, even now, in a world saturated with different kinds of events and incidents, it is difficult to meet someone who'd never heard of him.What is the secret of such popularity?Basically, if you look in detail, it is not surprising, because in my life that, without exaggeration, a national hero had to do a lot in the development of Russian space.
And what for you Cosmonautics Day?
last century gave the planet a lot.There have been wars and victories and failures, and discovery.But there was, and what it is impossible not to know.April 12, 1961 the ship "Vostok" made its first flight in the history of mankind with the cosmonaut on board.
Today, this day is officially the Day of Cosmonautics.The dream of mankind - gravity was overcome, and such names as Yuri Gagarin, German Titov, Alexei Leonov and many others, will remain forever in the memory of grateful descendants.
in the history of Russian cosmonautics many remarkable achievements.In general, space exploration in the Soviet Union was carried out in stages.The first manned flight perceived as amazing events and each successful launch of space rockets turned into an event that unites people, allowing them to feel like their loved planet Earth and how infinitely vast universe.
At the beginning of space exploration might of civilization seemed limitless.The youth was swept desire to work hard for the prosperity of the space industry.It was during this time and were born by those who subsequently had the opportunity to become a pioneer in the development of the World space.
Who is Titov German Stepanovich?
As you know, Yuri Gagarin became the first astronaut in the world.After his successful flight of the space program continued.
second the same person who committed orbital flight around the planet, became German Titov.He was more than a day in space.Of course, the achievements of the first cosmonauts watched worldwide.The success of Soviet cosmonautics was stunning.
Childhood outstanding person
biography Titov interesting from the very first years of his life.Even as a child little boy used to achieve their goals.He even thought of something possessed.Man has always been attracted to the stars.He liked to look at the night sky, hoping to climb very high to be close to the beautiful luminaries to his dream.How can I get to them, then it was not clear, but the amazing beauty of the night sky with bright stars always attracted his attention.
Father Herman was a teacher.His balanced approach to life has allowed the boy to fully enjoy the atmosphere of companionship.Patience when performing complex tasks, persistence in achieving goals, calm judgment, even in difficult situations - these qualities of his father Herman Titov always very appreciated.Teachers, friends, fellow soldiers, close friends and family - the young man is very lucky to meet wonderful people.
main hobbies childhood
One of its main interests in the school years was the technique.With interest and incredible perseverance he tried to learn all the secrets of the school projector.Rotating rollers, wheels of different sizes, remenchatye transmission - the work of this device fascinated.Hermann went behind a mechanic until he had ascertained all the secrets of the movie camera.After a while he was alone in the village club "cool movie."
car, tractor, radio - all technical devices have attracted the attention of curious high school students.He alone was able to collect radio and even worked on the creation of a small power plant.
Youth Future astronaut
After graduation, he unhesitatingly said in Barnaul enlistment of its desire to become a pilot.Gherman Titov was the implementation of their dreams with confidence.The discipline, the desire to win - it was very important to him.He soon realized that without the daily work closer to the goal impossible.
made many flights in airplanes, parachute jump.Thanks to its achievements flight cosmonaut German Titov, whose biography is very interesting, but at the same time, reminds the biography of an ordinary person of the time, was included in the detachment of Soviet conquerors of the universe.
Why Yuri Gagarin was the first
German Titov in the cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was a backup in preparation for space flight.Why did not he got the right to become a pioneer?Definitely give the answer to this question is very difficult, too many different versions.There is even speculation that Herman did not fly first into space because of its name.However, in spite of everything, it is in 1961 officially became an astronaut Air Force.
Since then, the intensive trainings are not only required, without them it is simply impossible to imagine your day.It was a particularly busy stage of life.The quest for the stars ceased to be a childhood dream - making an outer space flight possible.
flight Titov space
He flew into space on Aug. 6, 1961.It should be noted that the children's dream come true with a vengeance: an astronaut has flown 17 times in low Earth orbit.
distance covered was 703 thousand kilometers.I can not believe that Titov was at that time only 25 years old!By the way, to this day he is considered the youngest astronaut in the world.
Titov was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.He was awarded the Order of VILenin and medal "Gold Star".
media about the legendary man, or what was left overs
Journalists German Titov has repeatedly stated that in early childhood, he did not dream of becoming a pilot.With humor, he recalled that when he first saw the pilot, who came to the school, was very impressed with his magnificent trousers and polished shoes.
He was sure that Yuri Gagarin became the first well-deserved cosmonaut.This is what we often read in his interview with the press.Titov considered him a wonderful representative of the young generation of the country of the Soviets, who as a child survived the horrors of the war against Nazi Germany.Gagarin studied in a trade school, was a worker, a student, a student of aviation club, pilot.It was a journey that took place many peers Gagarin and Titov.
Of course, the first to fly into space German Titov very much.After the successful flight of Gagarin experienced feelings were very complicated: the joy of the flight was carried out successfully, and regret that the first cosmonaut did not become it.
Not everyone knows that German Titov - cosmonaut, who spent the first night in weightlessness.His journey was more difficult than the flight of Yuri Gagarin.
Medical experts initially doubted that such a flight will not cause physical suffering astronaut.However, despite being heavy, German Titov maintain composure and reported on the Earth, that feels good.
way, when landing he almost was on the tracks when at full speed, he is approached by a train.Luck accompanied him - wonderful that managed to land 5 km (!) From the railway.
only after, at a meeting of the State Commission, he told the truth about his health during the flight.To continue to improve the conditions of space flight, it was impossible to hide the truth.
