Space Rocket History #91 - The Death of Sergei Pavlovich Korolev - Part 3

Around noon on January 14th, Boris Chertok was alone in his office studying a folder of classified mail that had accumulated during the past few days. He had asked not to be disturbed. Suddenly his subordinate ran in and shouted, “Sergey Pavlovich died!â€
Chertok responded “Are you out of your mind? Which Sergey Pavlovich?â€
“Ours, our Sergey Pavlovich Korolev! His wife telephoned from the hospital!â€
Chertok stood absolutely dumbfounded, having no idea what to do next. This can’t be! This really shouldn’t be happening! A few seconds later he called the Kremlin for verification.

Monument in Moscow

Monument in Korolyov

Monument in Baykonur