Is Vladimir Shatalov A-List?
NoC
No — Vladimir Shatalov is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1968C$0.01M
Soyuz 4 Mission
First spaceflight as commander of Soyuz 4, docking with Soyuz 5.
1969C$0.03M+$0.019999999999999997M
Soyuz 8 Mission
Commands Soyuz 8, part of a three-spacecraft mission.
1971C$0.05M+$0.020000000000000004M
Soyuz 10 Mission
Commands Soyuz 10, docking with the Salyut 1 space station.
1987B▲$0.1M+$0.05M
Training Center Head
Heads the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.
2021C▼$1M+$0.9M
Death of a Cosmonaut
Vladimir Shatalov dies, leaving behind a legacy of space exploration.
2026C$1M
Legacy in Spaceflight
Shatalov is remembered for his contributions to the Soviet space program, including pioneering space docking procedures and training future cosmonauts.
Last updated: February 24, 2026