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Topic: Alexander Viktorenko, cosmonaut (1947-2023)
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eurospace
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posted 08-10-2023 08:07 AM
   
Alexander Stepanovich Viktorenko, former Soviet cosmonaut, (Soyuz TM-3, TM-8, TM-14, TM-20), has passed away on 10 August 2023. Viktorenko was 76 years old.
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Robert Pearlman
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posted 08-10-2023 08:15 AM
collectSPACE Cosmonaut Alexander Viktorenko, flew to Mir space station four times, dies at 76Russian cosmonaut Alexander Viktorenko, whose four flights into Earth orbit included the first test of a "space motorcycle" and first launch after the fall of the Soviet Union, has died at the age of 76. The Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City confirmed Viktorenko's death in a statement released on Thursday (Aug. 10). "The whole life of Alexander Stepanovich was devoted to astronautics. He made an invaluable contribution to the history of space exploration," the statement read.  |
india-mike
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Tom
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Jurg Bolli
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East-Frisian
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Kevin T. Randall
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gareth89
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perineau
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Kite
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Daniel Lazecky
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SpaceCadet1983
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mode1charlie
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MartinAir
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posted 08-10-2023 03:13 PM
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MSS
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posted 08-10-2023 03:50 PM
RIP Alexander Stepanovich. |
GACspaceguy
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dss65
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Lewis007
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SPACEFACTS
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Neil DC
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posted 08-23-2023 03:13 PM
Colonel Viktorenko was not a regular at Star City events. But when he appeared he was friendly and personable. Reportedly passed away from cancer. Really too soon for such a successful, Mir cosmonaut. Condolences to his family. |
Philip
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star51L
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