Is Viktor Gorbatko A-List?
No — Viktor Gorbatko is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 1969
First Spaceflight: Soyuz 7
Lost A-list status in 1980
Dropped to B tier — Hero of the Soviet Union
Ranking Timeline
First Spaceflight: Soyuz 7
Initial space mission establishes him as a cosmonaut.
Soyuz 24 Mission
Participates in another space mission, furthering space research.
Final Spaceflight: Soyuz 37
Concludes his career in space with a third mission.
Hero of the Soviet Union
Awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union three times.
Retired from Space Program
Retires from active cosmonaut duties, transitioning to advisory roles.
Death in Moscow
Viktor Gorbatko dies.
Remembered as Soviet Cosmonaut
His legacy is as a dedicated cosmonaut in Soviet space exploration.
Last updated: February 25, 2026