Pavel Kamnev, a Soviet and Russian designer and Doctor of Technical Sciences in the field of rocket science, died on January 9. He was 85 years old, reports DEA NewsWith reference to the press service of the concern.
The message, “Antese VKO Almaz-Antey’s science director, Russian Federation Labor Hero Pavel Kamnev has passed away”.
The professor served as scientific director of the Almaz-Antey Aerospace Defense Concern.
Before taking the position of scientific director, Pavel Kamnev was head of the Novator Design Bureau, where Caliber was developed. He was the author of more than 20 inventions implemented by the design bureau and was the co-author of more than 300 scientific and technical reports, including draft designs, research reports, and condition test reports. He was awarded several state awards, including the title of Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation and the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree.