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Today in History: Vladimír Remek: First Non-Soviet, Non-American in Space

3/2/2026

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On March 2, 1978, Czechoslovak military pilot Vladimír Remek launched aboard Soyuz 28, becoming the first person from a country outside the Soviet Union or the United States to travel into space. His mission marked a significant milestone in space exploration, highlighting the expanding participation of other nations in human spaceflight.

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On March 2, 1978, Czechoslovak military pilot Vladimír Remek launched aboard Soyuz 28, becoming the first person from a country outside the Soviet Union or the United States to travel into space. His mission marked a significant milestone in space exploration, highlighting the expanding participation of other nations in human spaceflight.