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Prokopov

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Prokopov, Nikolai Afansyevich (1921-1960) Russian officer, Deputy Chief Third Directorate of GURVO, 1960. Service in WW2; part of special team sent to Germany in 1946 to secure rocket technology. Active in overseeing development of liquid rocket technology. Died in Nedelin disaster.

Born: 1921.
Died: 1960.10.24.

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Associated Countries

• Russia Russian Federation Space Systems More...

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See also

• Officer Category of persons. More...

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Bibliography

• Pervov, Mikhail, Raketnoye Oruzhiye RVSN, Violanta, Moscow, 1999..

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Prokopov Chronology

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1960 October 24 - .

• Death of Nikolai Afansyevich Prokopov - . Nation: USSR. Related Persons: Prokopov. Summary: Russian officer, Deputy Chief Third Directorate of GURVO, 1960. Service in WW2; part of special team sent to Germany in 1946 to secure rocket technology. Active in overseeing development of liquid rocket technology. Died in Nedelin disaster..

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