Nikolay Artamonov
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Nikolay N. Artamonov was a Soviet rocket
engineer
, a member of Gas Dynamics Laboratory
A Moon crater, Artamonov
, is named after him.
Rocket
A rocket is a missile, spacecraft, aircraft or other vehicle which obtains thrust from a rocket engine. In all rockets, the exhaust is formed entirely from propellants carried within the rocket before use. Rocket engines work by action and reaction...
engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
, a member of Gas Dynamics Laboratory
A Moon crater, Artamonov
Artamonov (crater)
Artamonov is a lunar crater that is located on the far side of the Moon. The eroded outer rim of Artamonov does not have the circular shape of most lunar craters, and instead has the overall shape of three or four merged craters...
, is named after him.