* Astronomy

Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev (November 10, 1888 -December 23, 1972) was a pioneering Soviet aircraft designer.
During his career, he designed and oversaw the design of more than 100 types of aircraft, some of which set 78 world records. In recognition of his work, he was made an honorary member of Britain's Royal Aeronautical Society and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
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