The Russians called their spacemen "cosmonauts". The US used "astronauts", meaning sailors of the stars. Cosmonauts means sailors of the universe. Both are pretty grandiose for people who haven't even passed Luna's orbit.
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∙ 14y agoA Russian space explorer is typically referred to as a cosmonaut. This term is used specifically for Russian or Soviet astronauts.
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∙ 15y agoCosmonauts Probably because SPace is also known as the Cosmos
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∙ 16y agoCosmonauts.
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A Russian space traveler is called a cosmonaut.
The Russian space satellite is called a "cosmic satellite" in Russian, while "космический спутник" is the common term to refer to a satellite in space.
The Russian space agency is called Roscosmos. It is the governmental body responsible for space research and activities in Russia.
He was a Russian called Yuri Gagarin from the USSR.
A US space explorer is commonly referred to as an astronaut. They are individuals trained to explore and work in space, conducting research and carrying out missions in spacecraft and space stations.
A Russian space traveler is called a cosmonaut.
The Russian space satellite is called a "cosmic satellite" in Russian, while "космический спутник" is the common term to refer to a satellite in space.
The Russian space station was called Mir.
The Russian space agency is called Roscosmos. It is the governmental body responsible for space research and activities in Russia.
He was a Russian called Yuri Gagarin from the USSR.
Cosmonaut.
A US space explorer is commonly referred to as an astronaut. They are individuals trained to explore and work in space, conducting research and carrying out missions in spacecraft and space stations.
They are called Cosmonauts in English and Russian. Of course, the English version is spelled differently from the Russian version ( космонавт ).
The first American satellite launched in space was called Explorer 1. It was launched on January 31, 1958.
The first Russian space dog was called Laika. She was launched into space aboard Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957.
The first American spacecraft in space was named Explorer 1. It was launched on January 31, 1958.
the name of the first satellite is Sputnik