Description: (Lead Rocket Engineer and Founder of the Soviet Union’s Space Program)
Sergei Pavlovich Korolev was a notable Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer who played a crucial role in the Space Race with the United States. He is best known for creating the R-7 Rocket and overseeing projects like Sputnik 1, Laika, and Vostok 1, which marked major achievements in space exploration. Despite challenges like imprisonment, Korolev's skills in design integration and strategic planning were key in advancing the Soviet space program and establishing his legacy as a significant figure in space history.