Vladimir Asyushkin, a designer of space technology, has died.

Vladimir Asyushkin, the creator of the Fregat upper stage, a participant in the work on the Mars and Mars-71 projects, has died. This was reported on August 8 in the Telegram channel of the Roscosmos state Corporation.

"Roscosmos and the enterprises of the Russian rocket and space industry express their deep condolences to the family and friends of Vladimir Andreevich," follows from the publication in the Telegram channel.

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