Sergei Pavlovich Korolyov 2

Description

Sergei Pavlovich Korolyov, photo; licensed article; Original: 5740×4315; Photographer: Unknown; license required; Rights: a9 Bleek/zb Media. The portrait photo shows Sergei Pavlovich Korolyov (1907–1966), the legendary chief designer of Soviet space exploration.
Appearance: Korolyov is often seen in a suit or white engineer’s coat. His facial expression is focused and determined – typical for a pioneer of space exploration.
Background: Depending on the shot, the background may be neutral or show technical elements such as rocket plans, models, or control rooms of Soviet space exploration.
Significance: As the head of the Soviet space program, Korolyov was the mastermind behind groundbreaking successes like Sputnik 1 (1957) and the first manned spaceflight with Yuri Gagarin (1961).
The photo symbolizes Korolyov’s central role as the architect of Soviet space exploration and his influence on the space race during the Cold War.