Korolev/Kurchatov
Architects of the Soviet nuclear deterrent.
Credit: RKK Energia
Kurchatov, Igor Vasilyevich (1903-1960) Russian scientist. Father of Soviet atomic bomb at KB-11. Managed development of first hydrogen bomb. Design coordinated with Korolev's design bureau for use on R-7 ICBM.
Born: 1903.01.12.
Died: 1960.02.07.
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Siddiqi, Asif A, The Soviet Space Race With Apollo, University Press of Florida, 2003.
Kurchatov Chronology
1960 February 7 - .
- Death of Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov - .
Nation: USSR. Related Persons: Kurchatov. Summary: Russian scientist. Father of Soviet atomic bomb at KB-11. Managed development of first hydrogen bomb. Design coordinated with Korolev's design bureau for use on R-7 ICBM..
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