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Soyuz 39
(Salyut 6, VE-10)
(Eighth International Mission)

Cosmonauts:
   
Vladimir A. Dzhanibekov [2], Commander
    Jugderdemidiyn Gurragcha [1] (Mongolia)
Backup:
    Vladimir Lyakhov
    Maidarjabyn Ganzoring
Launch:
    Date: 22 March 1981
    Time: 14:59 UTC
Landing:
    Date: 30 March 1981
    Time: 11:42 UTC
Duration: 7 days, 20 hours, 43 minutes
Call Sign: Pamir (Pamirs)

The cosmonauts worked aboad the Salyut 6 space station. This mission marked the first Mongolian in space.