A 1989 graduate of the National Research University of Electronic Technology, Sergey Revin transitioned from a career in ground-based engineering to the specialized field of human spaceflight. Based in Moscow, his professional trajectory encompasses roles as an engineer-physicist, a test cosmonaut, and a research contributor to the International Space Station program for nearly two decades.
Early Career and Education
Before his selection for cosmonaut training, Revin focused on mechanical and scientific production environments. He earned his qualification as an engineer-physicist from the Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology in 1989. Between 1989 and 1993, he worked in Kaliningrad for NPO IT, an organization specializing in measuring equipment. Following this period, he joined NPO-Energia, named for Sergei Korolev, serving as an engineer from August 1993 until his transition to the cosmonaut corps in April 1996.
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Revin completed basic space training by June 1998, receiving his qualification from the Interdepartmental Qualification Board. He spent over a decade participating in advanced training courses, specifically targeting the International Space Station program. In April 2011, he entered training as a backup crew member for the Expedition 29 and 30 missions. His primary spaceflight experience occurred during the Expedition 31 and 32 missions. Launching on 15 May 2012 aboard Soyuz TMA-04M alongside Gennady Padalka and Joe Acaba, the crew docked with the station on 17 May. He concluded this mission upon landing in Kazakhstan on 17 September 2012.
Post-Flight Activities and Qualifications
Following his expedition, Revin continued his professional development within the academic sphere, qualifying as a Candidate of Pedagogic Sciences in 2013 at the Moscow University for the Humanities. His service to the Russian space program resulted in his appointment as a Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation in 2014 and the receipt of the title Hero of the Russian Federation. He remained a test cosmonaut at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center until April 2017, when he was excluded due to medical reasons.
Fast facts
- Born: 1966, Moscow
- Education: National Research University of Electronic Technology
- Military Rank: Senior lieutenant
- Flight Experience: Soyuz TMA-04M
- Award: Hero of the Russian Federation
- Award: Pilot-Cosmonaut of the Russian Federation
Questions readers ask
When was Sergey Revin selected as a cosmonaut?
He was enlisted to the NPO-Energia cosmonaut corps in April 1996.
Why did Revin leave the Cosmonaut Training Center?
He was excluded from the center in April 2017 for medical reasons.
Achievements
- Educated at National Research University of Electronic Technology
- Worked as explorer, astronaut and engineer
