The Top 5 Countries with the Most Astronaut Career Time in Space
| Country | Time in space | |
|---|---|---|
1 |
USSR/Russia | 16,858 days |
2 |
USA | 9,380 days |
3 |
France | 384 days |
4 |
Germany | 310 days |
5 |
Canada | 122 days |
Sources: Various
List Notes:
- Although Kazakhstan gained most of its space flight experience as a member of the USSR, if we were to consider it separately, it would be 4th on the list with 349 days.
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