The Czech Republic’s link to space is compact but historically significant, tied to scientific exchange and international crews rather than large domestic programs. That concise presence makes each entry interesting to track.
There are 1 Czech Astronauts, ranging from Vladimír Remek to Vladimír Remek. For each person you’ll find below Mission(s),Flight date(s),Agency so you can quickly see which missions they flew, when, and under which organization — you’ll find the details below.
Who was Vladimír Remek and what mission did he fly?
Vladimír Remek was the first Czechoslovak (and Czech) national to travel to space, flying as part of the Soviet Interkosmos program on Soyuz 28 in 1978 and visiting the Salyut 6 space station; the table below lists his mission, flight date, and the agency involved.
Could there be more Czech astronauts in the future?
Yes — Czech citizens can join through national programs, partnerships, or ESA selection processes; while only one person has flown so far, ongoing international cooperation and European programs keep the door open for future Czech participants.
Czech Astronauts
| Name | Mission(s) | Flight date(s) | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimír Remek | Soyuz 28 (Salyut 6) | 1978-03-02 to 1978-03-10 | Intercosmos/Soviet space program |
Images and Descriptions
Vladimír Remek
Czechoslovak Air Force pilot Vladimír Remek became the first Czechoslovak and the first person in space not from the USA or USSR when he flew Soyuz 28 to Salyut 6 in March 1978; he later served in Czech politics and diplomacy.
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