Viktor Shergorodsky, the general designer of NPK SPP, has passed away Viktor Danilovich Shergorodsky, an outstanding scientist, general designer of NPK SPP in 1998-2020, one of the founders of the local school for quantum optical systems, has passed away at the age of 82. Under the leadership of Viktor Danilovich, the local lasers and the first quantum optical stations were developed and created, and experiments were conducted on the lunar laser ranges. With his direct participation, major projects in the field of optical laser technologies were implemented - the Majdanek and Altai complexes, long-range laser systems and thousands of corner reflectors placed on the track. For his contribution to the development of local science and technology, Viktor Danilovich was awarded the honorary title, awarded the title of Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation and received state and industry awards. Viktor Danilovich will forever remain in the memory of industry workers as a leader, scientist and mentor, who founded a scientific school and passed on his experience to several generations of experts. The Roscosmos team expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and students of Viktor Danilovich.

Viktor Shergorodsky, the general designer of NPK SPP, has passed away Viktor Danilovich Shergorodsky, an outstanding scientist, general designer of NPK SPP in 1998-2020, one of the founders of the local school for quantum optical systems, has passed away at the age of 82. Under the leadership of Viktor Danilovich, the local lasers and the first quantum optical stations were developed and created, and experiments were conducted on the lunar laser ranges. With his direct participation, major projects in the field of optical laser technologies were implemented - the Majdanek and Altai complexes, long-range laser systems and thousands of corner reflectors placed on the track. For his contribution to the development of local science and technology, Viktor Danilovich was awarded the honorary title, awarded the title of Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation and received state and industry awards. Viktor Danilovich will forever remain in the memory of industry workers as a leader, scientist and mentor, who founded a scientific school and passed on his experience to several generations of experts. The Roscosmos team expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and students of Viktor Danilovich.