Sigmund Jähn's 1978 Soyuz flight: A milestone for international space cooperation
Sigmund Jähn, an East German Air Force pilot, became the first German in space on Aug. 26, 1978, flying on Soyuz 31 to the Salyut 6 station. He conducted experiments in biology, physics, and materials science during his nearly 8-day mission. His flight was an early example of collaborative international spaceflight, predating the common multinational missions seen on the ISS today.
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