Knowing that there was a narrow escape, he still took off! Who is the most tragic hero in the history of spaceflight?

My compatriots, please allow me to say goodbye to you in this vast space. Farewell to you, mother. I can see every white hair of yours clearly. Can you see me clearly? ?These two touching words were Vladimir Mikhailovich Komarov's last farewell to his friends and family before boarding the spaceship. Looking back at Komarov's life, it was tragic and helpless, but it shone with the brilliance of humanity. It was short-lived but shined in the endless river of history. Now, let us review the legendary life of this hero.

Komarov was the first astronaut to enter space twice, but he also became the first astronaut to die during a space mission. On October 4, 1957, the former Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite. This was the first artificial satellite to enter the earth's orbit. Its sudden rise during the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union shocked all Western countries and gave the United States a It was a huge show of force, but most importantly, it opened the curtain on the space competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the following years, the United States and the Soviet Union competed for the first place, and the war in space was in full swing.

In the end, this ship was designed to compete with the United States to land on the moon, and also to make a grand contribution to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Nations on the 50th anniversary of the victory of the October Revolution. Alliance 1 Thus the number was born.

There are numerous problems with the spacecraft. Could the space mission be dangerous?

At this time, the Soyuz spacecraft is like an expensive metal coffin with advanced technology. After careful inspection by his friend Gagarin and other senior professional and technical personnel, they found that the spacecraft had as many as 203 structural problems. It could only be regarded as a semi-finished product at best, and each of these problems was It is possible for astronauts to lose their lives in space and embark on a journey with no return. But no one reported it, and no one wanted to offend Brezhnev, the leader at the time, so he lost his job.

For the sake of responsibility and brothers, he embarked on the road of no return alone, and once communicated in tears

The Soviet aerospace department’s response strategy was to strictly select and select aerospace personnel who were outstanding in all aspects at the time. Komarov and Gagarin, with Komarov as the absolute starting astronaut and Gagarin as the backup astronaut.

In March 1967, even though he had been told that the spacecraft was full of problems, Komarov also knew that the plan would proceed as scheduled no matter what. Less than a month before the mission, when Komarov met with his friend Rusayev, he told his friend: "I will not come back safely from this mission." ?My friend asked him? Then why don't you withdraw from this mission, since you already know that this is a disaster? ?

Komarov replied: ?If I don't go on this mission my replacement pilot will be sent. But Gagarin was my backup. I can't do this to my friend, he will die in my place. We agreed to take good care of him. ?After speaking, Komarov covered his face and cried.

His substitute is Gagarin, his close friend who once drank wine, talked to each other, and went hunting together! In the face of life and death, and under the choice of human nature, Komarov resolutely chose to use his own life to protect his close friends, with a little helplessness but infinite manly friendship.

On April 23, 1976, Soyuz 1 was launched as scheduled under heavy pressure and worry, carrying Komarov and flying away from the earth with the concerns of countless people. There was no problem when it was empty, but the tight strings in people's hearts did not relax.

The solar panel on the left side failed to unfold, causing the backup telemetry antenna to be unable to open, resulting in insufficient power. At the same time, the attitude stabilization system of the spacecraft was also affected. As a result, the spacecraft began to feel helpless and helpless in the universe. Endless rotation. Although this outstanding astronaut tried every means to repair the spacecraft, trying to point the solar panels towards the sun, and the ground control center also worked hard to find a solution, there were too many failures, and self-rescue plans failed again and again. It ended in failure.

Originally scheduled for a smooth docking with Launch Soyuz 2, the astronauts’ plan to correct the solar panels during the exit process to save Komarov’s life was rejected. Komarov’s safe return to Earth was Good hopes are getting slimmer. The navigation system has long since failed under the endless rotation, and one can only take a very high risk to land through manual ignition. If the manual ignition landing deviates from the direction angle, it will be lost forever in space, but Komarov is worthy of being the best. Excellent pilot, superb at his job, miraculously aligned and successfully ignited the return device.

The long-lost hometown is just around the corner, but he died due to a parachute problem. Only the charred remains of the once enthusiastic pilot are left.

Although the hope of survival is slim, Komarov does not want to give up any hope. As the ancient saying goes, if you survive a disaster, you will be lucky. Home seems to be only one step away. Komarov may soon be able to return to the earth without any danger. The return capsule successfully passed through the black barrier area, and the slow parachute triggered by the parachute deployment also opened smoothly. Hope is right in front of us!

However, due to an oversight in the production of the spacecraft, the main parachute that should have been pulled out immediately could not be opened, and only a small parachute was opened. Seeing that a disaster was about to happen, he immediately opened the backup parachute, but because the spacecraft A major flaw in the design caused the spare parachute and small parachute to become entangled. At this time, the spacecraft was completely out of control. The return capsule carrying Komarov was like a wild horse, rushing to the ground at a speed of hundreds of meters per second, and finally crashed on the plains near Orenburg, Russia.

The spacecraft was knocked out of shape, and the brake rocket used for buffering was also ignited in the violent collision, causing the spacecraft to burn violently. Komarov, this well-deserved aerospace hero, was finally found with a foot bone among the wreckage and ruins, and the rest all disappeared with the wind?

People across the country watched with heart-wrenching hearts. Watching the return capsule's return; the staff at the ground control center tried every means and made every effort to hope that this space hero could return home safely; Komarov's mother, wife, daughter and people from all walks of life expressed their condolences for him Praying, waiting with hope in the spaceship landing base to welcome this space warrior? However, this hero left forever, not even leaving a full body. Only the last burned remains were the memory of his glorious deeds. The final certificate?

Two days later, the urn containing the ashes of this outstanding astronaut was loaded in a military vehicle and placed inside the Kremlin wall with the highest courtesy of a state funeral. His wife knelt at his portrait for a long time and refused to get up. More than 150,000 Soviet people voluntarily mourned him. 47 active astronauts from the United States sent condolences to express their sincere care and condolences to Komarov and his family. .

To commemorate him, the asteroid discovered in 1971 was named after Komarov, and a crater on the moon was also named after him. Composer Barrett Dean also completed a symphony called "The Fall of Komarov" based on him.

When the American Apollo 15 spacecraft landed on the moon in July 1971, an astronaut David Scott placed a small aluminum sculpture "The Fallen Astronaut" carefully made by artist Hoy Donk. "Astronaut" was placed on the moon. Next to the sculpture is a monument engraved with the names of fourteen astronauts from the United States and the Soviet Union who unfortunately died during space missions or training. Among them is the immortal hero Komarov.

And his departure is also of great significance to the aviation field of the Soviet Union and even all mankind, making people understand that aviation exploration is an adventure that does not allow for the slightest deviation. This also allowed the Soviet Union to get out of its competitive mindset, concentrate on researching technology, improve and innovate, and did not launch another manned spacecraft for more than a year in the future. It took every launch seriously and respected every pilot. Of course, it is not only the astronauts who have made outstanding contributions in returning to space who deserve to be remembered, but those who have heroically sacrificed their lives for the aerospace industry need to be remembered even more.

A superstar has fallen and the future aerospace field has been illuminated. At the cost of his life, he has sounded the alarm to the world to respect technology and revere life.

Heroes do not care about praise and support, but explore unknown areas with a sincere heart and firm belief and even sacrifice their lives. They shoulder great responsibilities and are full of love in their hearts. Komarov is a real hero. When we look up, he is still soaring in the universe.