1943–1991

Science, nuclear and space development

The scientists, chief designers and secret administrators behind the atomic bomb, missiles and space program.

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Leadership Timeline

  1. 1943–1960 Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov Scientific leader of the atomic project
  2. 1945–1953 Boris Lvovich Vannikov First Main Directorate and atomic administration
  3. 1957–1966 Sergei Pavlovich Korolev Chief Designer of the space program
  4. 1961–1975 Mstislav Vsevolodovich Keldysh Academy president and space-science coordinator
  5. 1965–1983 Sergey Alexandrovich Afanasyev Minister of General Machine-Building
  6. 1957–1986 Yefim Pavlovich Slavsky Minister of Medium Machine-Building and nuclear industry
  7. 1966–1991 Kerim Aliyevich Kerimov State Commission chair for crewed spaceflight