What is the name of the Russian cosmonaut, who recently became the first person to spend 1000 days in space?
Oleg Kononenko
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Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko set a world record by spending 1,000 days in space. His latest mission to the ISS began on September 15, 2023, with NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara and Nikolai Chub. A cosmonaut since 1996, Kononenko, an aviation mechanical engineer, has commanded four Soyuz missions. His achievements highlight his dedication to space exploration, supported by his family during numerous significant events in orbit.